These Garlic Butter Shrimp Dumplings are a delightful twist on traditional potstickers, combining succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce.
Chop the shrimp into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Chopping the shrimp finely ensures an even distribution in the filling.
Add soy sauce, scallions, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil to the shrimp. Mix well.
Mixing thoroughly ensures the flavors are well combined.
Place a small amount of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Wet the edges with water, fold, and seal.
Ensure the edges are sealed tightly to prevent leakage during cooking.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings and cook until the bottoms are golden brown.
Do not overcrowd the skillet to allow even cooking.
Add water to the skillet, cover, and steam the dumplings until cooked through.
Steaming ensures the filling is cooked thoroughly.
Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic and chili flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
Cooking the garlic briefly prevents it from burning and becoming bitter.
Serve the dumplings warm with the garlic butter sauce on the side.
Garnish with chopped scallions for added freshness.
