Crab & Shrimp Dim Sum with Cilantro-Lime Kick

Ingredients

• 6 oz fresh crab meat, picked clean
• 6 oz shrimp, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 TBS finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 TBS lime juice
• 1 tsp Salted Perfection Lime Zest Finishing Salt
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 20 round dumpling wrappers
• 1 TBS vegetable oil (for brushing)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cilantro, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Salted Perfection Lime Zest Finishing Salt. Mix gently but thoroughly — you want the flavors to marry like a good family reunion.
2. Lay out a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tsp of filling into the center. Wet the edges of the wrapper with a little water to help seal.
3. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling, pressing edges tightly to seal. Pleat the edges if you’re feeling fancy — it’s all about that grip, no leaks, no mess.
4. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. You should get about 20 dumplings.
5. Line a 8-inch round steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking. Arrange dumplings inside, leaving space so they don’t stick together.
6. Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a wok or large pot. Place steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam for 8-10 minutes until dumplings are plump and filling is cooked through.
7. Carefully remove the basket, brush dumplings lightly with vegetable oil to give ‘em that shine and prevent sticking.
8. Serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. Remember, a good dip is like a good alibi — it seals the deal.
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