Lobster Scallion Shooters

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"My family loves these. They are worth the trouble."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 32 dumplimgs

ingredients

• 2 ounces sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 shallots
• 1 stalk lemongrass, minced
• 2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 lb lobster meat, chipped fine
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 1 bunch scallion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons mint
• 2 tablespoons basil
• 32 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 2 eggs, whipped
• 3 cups peanut oil

directions

1. In a medium saucepan, sauté in sesame oil the garlic, shallots, lemongrass and ginger until slightly browned. Remove from heat and transfer to mixing bowl. Fold in the lobster meat, soy sauce, sambal, scallions, mint and basil.
2. Lay out dumpling wrappers evenly on a flat surface, then brush a thin layer of egg on each wrapper. Place a small amount of the mixture in the center of the wrapper. Fold the edges of the wrappers up around the mixture and squeeze the edges to seal the dumpling. Deep fry dumplings in 350°F peanut oil until golden brown.