Description
A delicious and easy-to-make shrimp balls recipe that combines fresh shrimp with flavorful ingredients for a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp: 500 grams, peeled and deveined.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Green onions: 2, finely chopped.
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (preferably panko for extra crunch).
- Egg: 1 large.
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated.
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons.
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon.
- Pepper: to taste.
- Oil: for frying (vegetable or canola).
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by ensuring they are fresh, peeled, and deveined. Pulse in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with minced garlic, chopped green onions, breadcrumbs, egg, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Wet your hands and roll the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp balls in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Consider baking instead of frying for a healthier option.
- Customize the recipe by adding chili paste for a spicy variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp balls, appetizer, seafood, fried shrimp, Asian cuisine