Shrimp Wontons With Chili Soy Dip

Submitted by Sandi From CA

"A delightful combination of crispy wonton shell, creamy seafood filling and a zesty dip. This dish will quickly become a new family favorite. Times are estimated. Recipe courtesy Stonyfield Farms."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• WONTONS

• 1 lb medium raw shrimp (16-20 pieces)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 lime, juice and zest of
• 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• peanut oil (for deep frying)

• DIPPING SAUCE

• 1⁄2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 garlic cloves (mashed to paste with 1/2 teaspoon of salt)
• 2 teaspoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1 green chili peppers (2-inches in length, seeded and minced, wear gloves and adjust to taste) or 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

directions

1. *WONTONS* In food processor mix garlic, ginger, lime juice and zest.
2. Mix in cream cheese, yogurt and shrimp.
3. In a separate bowl, combine rice, scallion, cilantro and crushed red pepper.
4. Fold shrimp mixture into rice mixture.
5. Lay wonton wrapper on dry counter top. Put a teaspoon of mixture in the center of wonton wrapper. Dab edges with water. Fold opposite corners to meet making a triangle. Then bring together two corners of the triangle at the bottom.
6. Fry in hot peanut oil, (at 375°) until wontons are light brown. Drain on paper towel.
7. * DIPPING SAUCE * Whisk together ingredients.