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Crispy Shrimp Balls

Crispy Shrimp Balls That'll Wow Your Guests Every Time

Crispy Shrimp Balls are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that blend shrimp and fresh herbs for an irresistible snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Mixture
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Fresh or fully thawed frozen shrimp
  • 1 large Egg White Acts as a binder
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Substitute with broth if needed
  • 1 medium Shallot Can be replaced with onion
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chives can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Cilantro can be used for a different taste
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch Potato starch can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh or powdered can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Omit if allergic or unavailable
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Other breadcrumbs can be substituted
  • 1 cup Canola Oil Vegetable oil can be used as an alternative
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup Can replace with chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can substitute for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Yogurt Can use sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust to taste or omit

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by mincing the raw shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. In the mixing bowl, mix together the shrimp, egg white, white wine, shallot, green onions, parsley, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil until a sticky mixture forms.
  3. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls, about 12 in total, ensuring they are tightly packed.
  5. Roll each shrimp ball in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Whisk together the dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl and adjust Sriracha to taste.
  7. Heat canola oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the shrimp balls in batches for 2-2.5 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Transfer fried shrimp balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different dipping sauces to enhance the flavor of the crispy shrimp balls.

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