Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings
These dumplings pair juicy pork with sweet shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and peppery watercress for a lively bite. Savory notes of oyster sauce, soy, and sesame perfume the filling, whether you pan-fry for a crisp bottom or boil for a tender finish. Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings are perfect for sharing at gatherings, as a snack, or served in hot broth.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the pork, watercress, water chestnuts, green onion, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, ground white pepper, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the filling onto each dumpling skin. Set 1 shrimp on top of the filling, lightly moisten the edge of the dumpling skin, fold it over, and pinch with your fingers to seal all the way around.
- 3
To cook: Pan-fry the dumplings in a large skillet over medium heat with oil for 15 minutes, turning halfway through, OR place them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes; drain and serve in hot chicken broth.
- Calories 290.47 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 24.32 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 3.89 g 1%
- Total Fat 19.4 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.54 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 166.44 mg High 55%
- Sodium 205.94 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.76 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 44.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 259.73 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 1.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Green Onion, Ground Pork, Ground Pork, and Medium Shrimp. Each serving provides about 290.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings?
- It is a Chinese dumpling recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Onion, Ground Pork, Ground Pork, Medium Shrimp, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings healthy?
- Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 290.47 calories and 24.32 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 205.94 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.54 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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