Description
This Shrimp Balls recipe features tender, flavorful shrimp combined with aromatic green onions, garlic, and ginger, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and fried to a golden perfection. These bite-sized seafood delights make a perfect appetizer or party snack, served warm with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili or soy sauce.
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
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop Shrimp: Pulse the peeled and deveined shrimp in a food processor until they are finely chopped but not pureed, ensuring a good texture for the shrimp balls.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp with breadcrumbs, beaten egg, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Shrimp Balls: Using your hands, shape the shrimp mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter, ensuring they are compact to hold together during frying.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan to a depth sufficient for shallow frying and heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry Shrimp Balls: Carefully place the shrimp balls into the hot oil and fry for about 3–4 minutes on each side, turning gently to achieve an even golden brown crust on all sides.
- Serve: Remove the shrimp balls from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve them warm with dipping sauces such as sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure not to over-process the shrimp to maintain a good texture in the balls.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter, crispier texture.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- If preferred, bake instead of frying for a healthier version, though frying yields the best crispiness.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture, as shrimp balls may lose crispness when cooled.
