Description
Crispy yet tender shrimp balls, perfect as appetizers or part of a meal, packed with flavor and protein.
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 and combine with breadcrumbs, beaten egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cilantro in a bowl. Mix well and chill for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Drop spoonfuls of the shrimp mixture into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking or air-frying the shrimp balls instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg