SHRIMP AND SCALLOP DUMPLINGS

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP DUMPLINGS image

Yield 40 dumplings

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE DUMPLINGS:
Â½ pound sea scallops, roughly chopped
Â½ pound shrimp, peeled, cleaned and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Â½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated ginger
â " cup chopped scallions
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Â½ cup chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems, plus a few sprigs for garnish
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
40 round dumpling wrappers, 3 1/2-inch diameter
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
Â½ cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon spicy sesame oil
2 scallions, thinly slivered

Steps:

1. Put chopped scallops and shrimp in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, ginger, scallions, sesame oil, chopped cilantro and serrano chile. Mix well with a wooden spoon, then cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Mixture may be prepared up to 1 day ahead.) You should have about 2 1/2 cups filling. 2. Working in batches, line up dumpling wrappers on a work surface. Place 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each wrapper. Lightly moisten the edge of each wrapper with water and pinch together to surround filling and form a half-moon. Pleat edges to secure the seal. 3. Bring a large low pot of well-salted water to boil over high heat. Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: Whisk together rice vinegar, spicy sesame oil and slivered scallions in a small serving dish. 4. Add 12 dumplings at a time to the pot. When they bob to the surface, simmer 4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon or spider. Serve each person 3 or 4 dumplings in a small bowl. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon dipping sauce and garnish with cilantro sprigs.