How to Make Shrimp Balls

This shrimp balls recipe is everything that makes a great party snack: fun, tasty, and bite-sized.

cook TIME 20 mins
prep TIME 7 mins
total TIME 27 mins

Course: Side DishCuisine: Global

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 235 kcal

Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (13)

8 oz raw shrimp from 18 oz whole shrimp
1 egg white large
1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
2 cups canola oil *
1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp white wine
1 tbsp shallot minced
2 tbsp parsley finely chopped, divided
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp ginger minced
1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
2 tbsp Heinz ketchup

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend 8 oz shrimp in the food processor until minced.

Make the shrimp mixture with shrimp, 1 tbsp shallot, 1 egg white, 2 tbsp white wine, 1 tbsp parsley, 1/4 cup green onion, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp ginger.

Roll into 12 even balls and cover them with 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs.

Make the sauce: Mix 2 tbsp Heinz ketchup, 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Greek yogurt, and 1 tbsp parsley.

Deep fry the shrimp balls in 2 cups of canola oil on medium heat for 2 minutes or until golden.

Serve and enjoy.

(*) Only part of the oil will end up in the final product, and we have calculated nutritional values based on that amount. The whole amount is needed for frying, but what actually ends up being consumed is 1 tbsp of canola oil for four servings.

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