Description
These flavorful shrimp balls are a perfect appetizer or snack, combining the freshness of shrimp with a blend of aromatic seasonings and crispy breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Additional Ingredients:
- 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
- Prepare Shrimp Mixture: In a food processor, pulse shrimp until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cilantro (if using) to the shrimp. Mix well.
- Form Balls: Shape mixture into small balls, using cornstarch if needed for binding.
- Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry shrimp balls until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning by adding spices like chili flakes or cayenne pepper for heat.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the shrimp balls in the oven instead of frying them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp ball
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg