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Shrimp Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

These delicious shrimp balls are packed with flavor from garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, then fried to crispy perfection. They make a perfect appetizer or main dish served with rice and vegetables.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 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

  1. Prepare Shrimp: In a food processor, pulse shrimp until finely chopped.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine shrimp, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Add cornstarch if needed for binding.
  3. Form Balls: Shape mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry shrimp balls until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve: Serve hot with dipping sauce or as a main dish with rice and vegetables.

Notes

  • You can customize the seasoning by adding chili flakes or chopped chili for spice.
  • For a healthier option, you can bake the shrimp balls instead of frying them.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg