Easy Shrimp Wontons Recipe
This is a super easy recipe to make a hearty and delicious wonton soup using Costco shrimp wontons.
📝 Editor's Notes
Easy Shrimp Wontons is a magical recipe that allows you to enjoy a hearty and warm meal even on busy days.
Using Costco whole shrimp wontons, you can create a wonderful wonton soup in just 5 minutes.
The refreshing and spicy broth is excellent as a hangover cure, and perfect for a simple breakfast or a late-night snack.
Especially on chilly days when you crave a warm soup to warm your body, this recipe will be all you need.
It's so easy to follow without complicated steps, making it highly recommended for cooking beginners.
It's truly convenient to whip up anytime as long as you have wontons in your freezer, right?
🛒 Ingredient Tips
The star ingredient of this recipe, CP Whole Shrimp Wontons, is a frozen product, so check the expiration date carefully and use them directly from frozen without thawing.
For Cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추), choose ones with firm stems and vibrant color for freshness.
If you like spicy food, use them with seeds; if you prefer less heat, remove the seeds.
For green onions, choose those with a lot of white part and a firm texture.
Chopping them in advance and storing them in the freezer makes them convenient to use whenever needed.
For eggs, select ones with unbroken shells and a smooth surface.
Fresh eggs have firm yolks, which will add a richer flavor when whisked into the soup.
🔄 Substitution Guide
Instead of CP Whole Shrimp Wontons, you can use frozen wontons or dumplings from other brands.
However, cooking times may vary by product, so refer to the package instructions.
If you have a shrimp allergy or don't prefer shrimp, pork wontons or vegetable wontons will also be delicious.
If Cheongyang chili pepper (청양고추) is too spicy for you, you can chop and add Kkari-gochu (꽈리고추, Korean shishito peppers) or red chili peppers, or omit it entirely.
Instead, you can sprinkle a little black pepper to add a spicy kick.
If you don't have eggs or have an allergy, mashing in some tofu or adding a few pieces of fried tofu (yubu) is a good way to supplement protein and texture.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
The most important cooking points are the amount of water and the timing of adding the wontons.
For 6 wontons, add about 400-500 ml (approximately 1.7 to 2.1 cups) of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
Too much water can dilute the broth's flavor, while too little may prevent the wontons from cooking properly.
Once the water is boiling vigorously, immediately add the frozen wontons.
Don't forget to stir occasionally to prevent the wontons from sticking together.
The wontons are cooked when they float to the surface and plump up.
At this point, turn off the heat and transfer only the wontons to a bowl.
Then, add the Cheongyang chili pepper (청양고추) and green onion to the wonton broth and bring it to a boil once more.
This allows the fresh aroma of the vegetables to infuse well into the broth, making it even more delicious.
If adding an egg, whisk it in just before turning off the heat for a soft texture.
👨🍳 Directions
Bring water to a boil in a pot.
Once the water boils, add 6 CP Whole Shrimp Wontons and cook until done.
While the wontons are cooking, thinly slice the Cheongyang chili pepper (청양고추) and green onion.
Once the wontons are cooked, transfer them to a bowl. Add the sliced Cheongyang chili pepper (청양고추) and green onion to the wonton broth.
For extra flavor, you can whisk in 1 egg, if desired.
💡 Tips
When you don't feel like making soup from scratch, keeping shrimp wontons in the freezer is handy for a quick hangover soup or a meal.
Adding a generous amount of sliced Cheongyang chili pepper (청양고추) and green onion will give the soup a spicier and more refreshing kick.
📦 Storage & Reuse
This Easy Shrimp Wonton soup is best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
If you have any leftover wonton soup, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days.
As it's a soup dish, the flavor may change over time, so it's best to eat it as soon as possible.
To reheat, transfer it to a pot and warm it over medium heat.
You can add a little water to achieve a similar consistency to when it was first made.
If you have any leftover wontons, mashing them finely and stir-frying them with rice to make wonton fried rice, or adding them to other soup dishes, are also great ideas.
🥢 Who This Is For
This Easy Shrimp Wonton soup will be a perfect meal for busy office workers or those living alone.
It's also excellent when you need a refreshing hangover soup the morning after drinking.
It can be enjoyed lightly as a children's snack or a late-night meal.
Good side dishes to serve with it include simple kimchi (김치), danmuji (단무지, pickled radish), or crispy kkakdugi (깍두기, cubed radish kimchi).
If you want to enjoy it with rice, prepare a bowl of warm white rice and mix it into the wonton broth.
It will double the heartiness!
🔥 Nutrition Info
One serving of Easy Shrimp Wontons (based on 6 wontons) is estimated to be around 350-400 kcal.
It is expected to contain approximately 20-25g of protein, 15-20g of fat, and 30-35g of carbohydrates.
The shrimp wontons themselves provide a good balance of protein and fat, offering a satisfying meal.
Adding an egg can further boost your protein intake.
Cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) are rich in Vitamin C, which can help strengthen immunity, and green onions are known for their allicin content, which is beneficial for improving blood circulation.
Although it's a simple meal, various ingredients come together to provide balanced nutrition.
Sodium content may vary depending on the wonton product, so refer to the product information and adjust the amount of water if necessary.
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