Description
Bring the taste of the ocean to your table with these delectable shrimp balls! Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual dinner or a festive gathering—these golden, crispy bites are sure to impress. With a delightful crunch on the outside and tender, flavorful shrimp on the inside, each mouthful is a satisfying experience. This easy shrimp balls recipe combines fresh ingredients like garlic, ginger, and green onions, making it as simple to prepare as it is delicious to eat. Plus, you can customize it by adding your favorite herbs or spices! Serve them with a variety of dipping sauces for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until finely chopped.
- Combine chopped shrimp with breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce in a mixing bowl and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch balls using wet hands.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the balls in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp balls (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg