Description

Delicious golden-brown crispy shrimp balls featuring a perfectly crispy exterior and juicy interior, infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and authentic Asian flavors. These shrimp balls make a delightful appetizer or side dish that is dairy-free and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 beaten egg
¼ cup finely chopped green onions
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Ingredients

¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon cornstarch for binding

For Cooking

Vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

Prepare Shrimp: Roughly chop raw shrimp into small pieces, or pulse briefly in a food processor to achieve a finer texture while avoiding overprocessing.
Mix Ingredients: Combine the chopped shrimp with panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Add cornstarch if needed to help bind the mixture.
Form Balls: With slightly wet hands, roll the shrimp mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls, aiming to make about 20 to 25 balls total for the recipe yield.
Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring enough oil to shallow fry the shrimp balls.
Fry Shrimp Balls: Fry the shrimp balls in batches, cooking each side for 3 to 4 minutes until they develop a golden-brown, crispy exterior and are cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even frying.
Drain and Serve: Remove the fried shrimp balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.

Notes

Can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.
Avoid overprocessing the shrimp to maintain good texture.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
Use paper towels to drain excess oil after frying to keep shrimp balls crispy.
Review allergen information carefully; shrimp and soy sauce are common allergens.