One-Skillet Soy Shiitakes with Dumplings Recipe
This One-Skillet Soy Shiitakes with Dumplings recipe offers a delightful and flavorful meal that’s quick to prepare. Featuring crispy shiitake mushrooms sautéed with garlic, scallions, and peas, combined with savory dumplings simmered in a rich soy, mirin, and sesame sauce, this dish provides a perfect balance of textures and umami flavors. Finished with a touch of honey, black pepper, chili flakes, and sesame seeds, it’s an easy yet impressive skillet meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Mushrooms & Aromatics
- 7 ounces shiitake mushrooms – torn into smaller pieces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- 8 scallions – roughly chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
Sauce
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
Dumplings & Garnishes
- 1 pound dumplings with your favorite filling, thawed
- Freshly ground black pepper – for serving
- Chili flakes – for serving
- Sesame seeds – for serving
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Tear the shiitake mushrooms into smaller pieces. Roughly chop the scallions and mince the garlic cloves to have everything ready for cooking.
- Cook shiitakes: Heat a skillet over high heat until hot. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook for 1 minute to start releasing their moisture. Then add the vegetable oil and continue cooking for 2 more minutes until the mushrooms are crispy and golden brown.
- Add aromatics and peas: Stir in the unsalted butter to the skillet. Then add minced garlic, chopped scallions, and frozen peas, cooking for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the peas are warmed through.
- Make the sauce: Stir in low sodium soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Cook for 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld. Finally, mix in the honey to add a subtle sweetness.
- Cook the dumplings: Add the thawed dumplings to the skillet along with ¼ cup of water. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or according to the dumpling package instructions until heated through and tender. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning by adding an extra teaspoon of soy sauce for saltiness or a splash of water to tone it down.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes over the dish to your preference. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious one-skillet meal!
Notes
- The recipe works well with any preferred dumpling filling, such as pork, chicken, or vegetable.
- Adjust the soy sauce quantity depending on your salt preference or use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- For added spice, increase the amount of chili flakes or add sliced fresh chili.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute frozen peas with edamame or snap peas for a different texture.
