Description
Delight your taste buds with this Shrimp Balls Recipe, a perfect blend of succulent shrimp and savory seasonings wrapped in a crispy exterior. Easy to make, these flavorful bites are ideal for parties, holiday gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner. Each ball is infused with fresh herbs, garlic, and ginger, making them irresistible to seafood lovers. Whether served as appetizers or part of a main course, these shrimp balls promise to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Enjoy them with a variety of dipping sauces for an elevated experience!
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp with garlic and ginger until coarsely chopped.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp mixture with green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch (if using). Mix well.
- Form small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) from the mixture and roll each in breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry shrimp balls until golden brown (about 4–5 minutes per batch).
- Drain on paper towels before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg