Description
Crispy Shrimp Balls are an irresistible appetizer that combines a crunchy exterior with a tender, flavorful shrimp filling. Perfect for parties, game nights, or family dinners, these bite-sized delights are sure to impress your guests. With a simple recipe that yields restaurant-quality results, you can create a memorable dish that everyone will love. Serve them hot with a zesty dipping sauce for the ultimate culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the sauce: 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Finely chop the shrimp until it resembles a coarse paste.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using wet hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp balls in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with Sriracha sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp balls (135g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg