Shrimp Balls Recipe
Enjoy our easy Shrimp Balls Recipe that combines sweet shrimp with savory flavors—perfect for appetizers or dinner. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 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
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for binding)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, coarsely chop the peeled shrimp.
- Transfer to a bowl; mix in breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until sticky.
- Shape into one-inch balls.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until hot. Fry shrimp balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp balls (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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