Description
A delicious and crunchy appetizer made with shrimp, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine shrimp, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the shrimp balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg