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Crispy Shrimp Balls with Sweet Chili Sauce

Deliciously crispy shrimp balls served with a tangy sweet chili sauce, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp mixture
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined finely chopped
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for coating
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the shrimp balls
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Fry the shrimp balls
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the shrimp balls in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp balls and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix the sweet chili sauce with lime juice. Stir well to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve the crispy shrimp balls hot with the sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add chopped cilantro or sesame oil to the shrimp mixture.

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