Description
Crispy Shrimp Balls with Sweet Chili Sauce are a delightful combination of golden, crunchy shrimp bites paired with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. Perfect for parties or cozy dinners, these savory morsels are quick to prepare and sure to impress. With each bite, you’ll experience a satisfying crunch followed by the delicate flavor of shrimp, making every occasion feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce (for serving)
- Vegetable oil (for frying, approximately 2 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp mixture: Chop shrimp into small pieces and combine with minced garlic, chopped green onions, panko breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the balls: With slightly wet hands, roll the mixture into balls about 1-2 inches in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat the oil: In a deep pan or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp balls: Carefully fry the balls in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and 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: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg