Gluten-Free Shrimp Shumai

Delight your taste buds with these tender and flavorful Gluten-Free Shrimp Shumai, a perfect twist on the classic dim sum favorite! This recipe swaps traditional wheat-based wrappers for delicate rice paper, making it ideal for those with gluten sensitivities or those seeking a healthier alternative. Each bite is bursting with juicy shrimp, crunchy water chestnuts, and the aromatic zest of ginger and green onions, all enveloped in a light, steamed dumpling. The recipe is simple yet impressive, featuring a quick homemade filling seasoned with gluten-free soy sauce and sesame oil, neatly wrapped into charming, pleated dumplings. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or light dinner, these shumai are ready in under an hour and pair beautifully with a soy-based dipping sauce. Plus, they’re naturally dairy-free and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients—an irresistible addition to any gluten-free menu!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 50 grams Water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 2 pieces Green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 16 pieces Rice paper wrappers
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Coarsely chop the shrimp into small pieces. Place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and grated ginger to the bowl with the shrimp.

Step 3

Season the mixture with gluten-free soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

Step 4

Prepare a clean, flat surface to work on. Fill a large bowl with warm water to soak the rice paper wrappers.

Step 5

Dip one rice paper wrapper in the warm water for about 5 seconds until softened and pliable. Lay it flat on the surface.

Step 6

Place about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp filling in the center of the wrapper.

Step 7

Fold the edges up around the filling, lightly pleating them to form a small, cup-shaped dumpling with the top open. Repeat this process for the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 8

Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent the shumai from sticking.

Step 9

Place the shumai in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.

Step 10

Bring a pot of water to a boil and place the steamer basket over the pot.

Step 11

Cover and steam the shumai for about 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and turns pink.

Step 12

Carefully remove the shumai from the steamer and serve hot with additional gluten-free soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	550.1 grams (550.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1044

Total Fat 18.50g	24%
Saturated Fat 2.60g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.80g
Cholesterol 488mg	163%
Sodium 3587mg	156%
Total Carbohydrate 153.20g	56%
Dietary Fiber 4.20g	15%
Total Sugars 3.20g
Protein 71.40g	143%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160mg	12%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1133mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.6%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 57.5%