Description
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these shrimp balls are a delicious appetizer or snack, perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Finely chop the shrimp or pulse in a food processor until a chunky paste forms.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, green onions, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small balls using your hands or a scoop.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- You can make the shrimp mixture ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before frying.
- Try adding minced water chestnuts for extra crunch.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce or spicy mayo for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 shrimp balls
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg