Description
These Shrimp Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, blending savory and sweet flavors into bite-sized delights. Made with fresh shrimp and a medley of vibrant ingredients, they offer a crispy exterior and succulent interior that will impress guests or family alike. Perfect for parties, casual dinners, or festive celebrations, these versatile bites can be served as appetizers or a main dish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and endless customization options, you can tailor them to suit your taste. Serve them with an array of dipping sauces for an unforgettable culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until coarsely chopped.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into balls (about two tablespoons each). Place on parchment-lined plates.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the shrimp balls in batches for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg