Description
Crispy shrimp balls with sweet chili sauce are bite-sized delights that combine crunchy textures and vibrant flavors. These golden morsels, filled with tender shrimp and enhanced by a tangy dipping sauce, are the perfect addition to any gathering. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, they can elevate your appetizers or serve as a main dish. Whether you’re hosting game night or a casual dinner, these shrimp balls are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Chop shrimp into small pieces and fold into the mixture until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the shrimp balls in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, mix sweet chili sauce with rice vinegar and sesame oil for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp balls (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg