Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade shrimp balls, perfect as an appetizer. These crispy and flavorful bites are easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Finely chop the shrimp using a sharp knife until it has a paste-like consistency with some small, discernible pieces. Alternatively, pulse in a food processor a few times until finely minced.
- Transfer the finely chopped shrimp to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and optional cilantro. If using cornstarch, add it now.
- Gently mix all ingredients until just combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Lightly dampen your hands with water or oil. Roll about a tablespoon of the chilled shrimp mixture into compact, uniform balls. Place the shaped balls on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully lower a few shrimp balls into the hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry in batches for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fried shrimp balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let cool slightly before serving hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Serve with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Experiment with adding different herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Shrimp Balls Appetizer, shrimp recipe, seafood appetizer