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Homemade Shrimp Balls Recipe

These crispy shrimp balls are golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with savory Asian-inspired flavors. Made with fresh shrimp, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, they’re an easy appetizer perfect for parties or weeknight cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 171
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Roughly chop raw shrimp and pat completely dry.
  2. Combine shrimp with breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add cornstarch if mixture feels too loose.
  4. Wet hands lightly and form mixture into 1-inch balls.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F.
  6. Fry shrimp balls in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before mixing, avoid overcrowding the pan while frying, and keep oil at proper temperature for crispy results.