05/15/2026
Shrimp Cream Cheese Wontons
Crispy fried wontons filled with seasoned shrimp and cream cheese a restaurant style appetizer that's irresistibly crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside
INGREDIENTS
• 24 wonton wrappers
• 0.8 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups mozzarella or white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoons sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.3 teaspoons black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
• 0.5 cups sweet chili sauce for serving
• 0.3 cups soy sauce for dipping
STEPS
1. Make the filling: In a bowl, combine 0.8 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 0.5 cups mozzarella or white cheddar cheese, shredded, 3 green onions, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated, 1 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoons sesame oil, 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoons onion powder, 0.5 teaspoons salt, and 0.3 teaspoons black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
2. Fill wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond shape). Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center.
3. Seal into triangles: Brush the edges of the wrapper with 1 egg, beaten (for sealing). Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corner, forming a triangle. Press edges firmly to seal, removing any air bubbles.
4. Shape wontons: Optional: Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together and seal with a bit of egg wash to create a traditional wonton shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
5. Heat oil: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil for frying in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). The oil should be about 2 inches deep.
6. Fry the wontons: Working in batches of 4-6, carefully add wontons to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
7. Drain wontons: Remove with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt while hot if desired.
8. Serve: Serve immediately while hot and crispy with 0.5 cups sweet chili sauce for serving and 0.3 cups soy sauce for dipping for dipping. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
NOTES
Keep wonton wrappers covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying. Don't overfill the wontons or they'll burst during frying. The oil should be 350°F for perfect golden wontons. These can be assembled ahead and frozen fry straight from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to cooking time. For a healthier option, these can be baked at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, brushed with oil and flipped halfway. Perfect for parties, game day, or as an appetizer!