Crispy Won Ton Wrapped Shrimp

Nice shrimp dim sum with a crunch. Try it with your favorite dipping sauce or my Japanese Spicy Mayo Sauce

• Ready In: 2 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 5-10
• Yields: 20 shrimp

Ingredients

• 20  jumbo shrimp, with tails (or tiger prawns, peeled and deveined)
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil
• 20  wonton wrappers
• 1  egg, beaten
• 20  chives or 20  garlic chives

Directions

1. Combine Shrimp,oil and garlic in a bowle. Toss, Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Place the won ton wrappers on a work surface and cover with a damp kitchen towel ( I never do this but it must help lol).
3. Working with one wrapper at a time, brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg.
4. Place a shrimp diagonally across the center.
5. Fold the wrapper around the shrimp and secure with a chive, trimming off the excess.
6. Continue until finished placing under damp towle if desired.
7. Heat oil in large wok or other deep fryer until it reaches 375°F.
8. Working in batches deep fry the shrimp until golden 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Remove with slotted metal utensil and drain on paper towles.
10. Server hot with your favorite dipping sauce.