Description
A delicious and versatile recipe for crispy Asian shrimp balls, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Cornstarch (optional)
- Dipping sauce (optional, e.g., sweet chili sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine raw shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, egg, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until well combined.
- If the mixture feels too wet, add a tablespoon or two of cornstarch.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add about half an inch of vegetable oil and let it heat until shimmering.
- Carefully drop the shrimp balls into the hot oil, frying in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove them from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These shrimp balls can be frozen and fried fresh whenever you’re ready. They can also be served as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg