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Crispy Shrimp Balls

Golden, crunchy, and juicy Crispy Shrimp Balls ????✨ — perfect appetizer or party snack with a flavorful shrimp filling and crunchy breadcrumb coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Filling
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan or fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plate or tray
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Chop shrimp finely and mix with garlic, green onions, egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  2. Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Coat each ball in cornstarch, dip in beaten egg, and then roll in breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C) and fry shrimp balls in batches until golden, 3–4 minutes per batch.
  5. Remove and drain on paper towels, serve immediately with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Shape shrimp balls ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to fry. Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.

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