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Crispy Shrimp Balls

Crispy Shrimp Balls for the Perfect Game Day Snack

Crispy Shrimp Balls are a delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for game day gatherings and easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Mixture
  • 10 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen shrimp
  • 1 Egg White Acts as a binder
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Can be swapped for chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Shallot, minced Can be replaced with onion or chives
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions, sliced Chives are a great substitute
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Other herbs like cilantro can be used
  • 2.5 tbsp Cornstarch Preferably Argo
  • 1 tsp Ginger, minced Fresh ginger for optimal taste
  • 0.5 tsp Sesame Oil Can be omitted if allergies arise
  • 3/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Replace with regular breadcrumbs if preferred
For Frying
  • 2 cups Canola Oil Essential for frying
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup Preferably Heinz
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise Preferably Hellmann's
  • 1 tbsp Yogurt Can swap with sour cream or omit
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Adjust to taste for spice

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Deep Fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Shrimp Balls
  1. Prepare the shrimp mixture by pulsing shrimp in a food processor until paste-like but textured.
  2. Mix in egg white, white wine, shallot, green onions, parsley, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil.
  3. Form the mixture into 12 equal balls and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Coat each ball with panko breadcrumbs and arrange on a plate.
  5. Prepare the dipping sauce by whisking ketchup, mayonnaise, yogurt, and sriracha until smooth.
  6. Heat canola oil to 350°F and fry balls in batches until golden brown, about 2-2.5 minutes each.
  7. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These shrimp balls are great as a crowd-pleasing snack and perfect for meal prep. Can be frozen and fried later.

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