Description
Discover how to make irresistible Shrimp and Crab Wonton Nacho Poppers, perfect for any occasion. Learn the simple steps to create this delicious fusion dish today!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked shrimp, chopped (about 150 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked crab meat, shredded (about 150 grams)
- 4 ounce (113 g) s cream cheese, softened (about 115 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce (about 15 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder (about 5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder (about 5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground black pepper (about 1 gram)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) green onions, finely chopped (about 25 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cilantro, chopped (about 15 grams)
- 1 package wonton wrappers (about 12 ounce (340 g) s or 340 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil, for frying (about 240 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (about 100 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream (about 120 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sweet chili sauce (about 60 milliliters)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp and shredded crab meat.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the seafood mixture.
- Pour in the soy sauce, and mix until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper.
- Add the finely chopped green onions and chopped cilantro to the mixture.
- Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface.
- Place a small spoonful of the seafood mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers with water.
- Fold the wrappers in half diagonally, pressing the edges to seal.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the wontons to the hot oil in batches.
- Fry the wontons until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Remove the fried wontons with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the fried wontons on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the wontons.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Serve the wonton poppers with sour cream and sweet chili sauce on the side.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth seafood fillingnFinely chop green onions and cilantro for even flavor distributionnFirmly seal wonton edges to prevent leakage during frying
