Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Shrimp Balls, a versatile dish that elevates any meal or gathering. This Shrimp Balls Recipe combines fresh shrimp with aromatic spices and herbs, resulting in crispy bites that are perfect as appetizers or main dishes. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an easy frying method, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing treat ready to impress your family and friends. Serve these succulent shrimp balls with your favorite dipping sauces or incorporate them into salads and rice dishes for a complete 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 pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until finely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add panko, beaten egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Roll small portions into balls and place on parchment-lined plate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry shrimp balls for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp balls (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 140mg