Plump Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup
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Upgrade your meal with this delicious Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup, perfect for using up larger frozen shrimp! This recipe transforms simple frozen shrimp into tender, flavorful wontons swimming in a refreshing broth. We’ll guide you step-by-step to create the bouncy shrimp filling and a wonderfully savory soup base. Adding rice noodles makes it a complete and satisfying meal. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy shrimp beyond typical stir-fries or stews, offering a delightful texture and bright taste that’s sure to please everyone.
Shrimp Wonton Filling Ingredients- 1 bag large frozen shrimp
- 1 tsp garlic herb salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the flavorful broth that forms the base of our Shrimp Wonton Soup. In a pot, combine 1L of natural seasoning seafood broth. Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, 2 Tbsp of chopped scallions, and 2 sprigs of cilantro leaves for an aromatic touch (you can omit the cilantro if you prefer). Bring this mixture to a rolling boil over high heat to create a delicious broth base.
Step 2
Here are our star ingredients: the large frozen shrimp. Their size is perfect for creating satisfyingly chewy wontons.
Step 3
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly. It’s best to remove the tail shells at this stage for easier eating.
Step 4
Place the prepared shrimp into a food processor. You don’t need to purée them into a fine paste; a slightly chunky texture will give the wontons a better bite.
Step 5
Transfer the processed shrimp to a mixing bowl. As you process the shrimp, they naturally release a sticky, gelatinous substance. This natural stickiness is what helps bind the wonton mixture together, so there’s no need to add cornstarch or other binders.
Step 6
Now, let’s season the shrimp mixture and develop its elasticity. Add 1 egg and season with 1 tsp of garlic herb salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. This is the key step for texture: knead the mixture vigorously in one direction for about 5 minutes. You’ll notice it becoming increasingly sticky and cohesive, forming a perfect wonton filling.
Step 7
Time to shape the wontons! Take a generous spoonful of the shrimp mixture into one hand. Then, using the thumb and index finger of your other hand, gently press and shape the mixture, pushing it upwards to form a nice, plump wonton shape. It’s like squeezing toothpaste from a tube.
Step 8
Once the broth is at a rolling boil, carefully drop the shaped shrimp wontons into the pot. Crucially, do not stir the soup immediately after adding the wontons, as this can cause them to break apart. Let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes until they start to firm up. Then, add 1 Tbsp of anchovy sauce and 1 Tbsp of tuna extract (or other light fish sauce) to season the broth. Once the soup returns to a boil, gently stir. After about 2 minutes of boiling, the plump shrimp wontons will float to the surface, indicating they are cooked. Finish with a sprinkle of 1 tsp of black pepper. Congratulations, you’ve made a delicious Shrimp Wonton Soup with a refreshing broth and perfectly chewy shrimp!
Step 9
While the Shrimp Wonton Soup is delicious on its own, we’re going to elevate it into a hearty noodle soup. We have the prepared Shrimp Wonton Soup ready, and now it’s time to add the rice noodles for a complete meal.
Step 10
Add the 2 servings of rice noodles directly into the boiling Shrimp Wonton Soup. Stir gently to prevent the noodles from sticking together. Cook until the noodles are tender and cooked through – that’s all there is to it!
Step 11
And there you have it – your delicious Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup is ready! This dish is a perfect harmony of a refreshing, flavorful broth, the delightful bouncy texture of the shrimp wontons, and the satisfying softness of the rice noodles. Enjoy this wonderfully balanced and hearty meal that you can easily make at home!
