Description
Shrimp Balls are a delightful seafood treat that will elevate your appetizer game! These crispy, golden bites are packed with the sweet, tender flavor of shrimp, complemented by aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions. Perfect for any occasion—be it a casual dinner or a festive gathering—these shrimp balls are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible snack that will have everyone coming back for more!
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 it forms a coarse paste. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- With wet hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the shrimp balls in batches until golden brown on all sides (about 3–5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp ball (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg