Description
Indulge in crispy shrimp balls paired with sweet chili sauce—an irresistible appetizer perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce (for dipping)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop the shrimp until it resembles a coarse paste.
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, green onions, and eggs until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (180°C). Test with a breadcrumb; it should sizzle upon contact.
- Fry shrimp balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp balls (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg