Ingredients
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To create your crispy shrimp balls, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
These ingredients are simple, yet they combine to create a truly mouthwatering dish. You can also customize them based on your taste preferences!
Instructions
- Chop shrimp into small pieces, ensuring they are finely minced.
- In a bowl, mix minced shrimp, green onions, garlic, egg, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until sticky.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Customize the spices and herbs for different flavor profiles.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough to prevent soggy balls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg