Description
Ready to elevate your appetizer game? These Crispy Shrimp Balls with Sweet Chili Sauce are a must-try! Juicy shrimp are finely chopped, seasoned, and rolled into golden, crunchy balls that are pure bite-sized bliss. Perfect for party starters, quick dinners, or indulgent snack cravings, this easy recipe blends the right amount of savory, crispy, and sweet into every irresistible bite. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner solutions, healthy snacks, or new food ideas to impress your guests, these shrimp balls fit the bill beautifully. Crispy outside, tender inside, and deliciously dunked into a tangy-sweet chili sauce — prepare for serious flavor fireworks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (divided: ½ cup for mixture, ½ cup for coating)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Sweet chili sauce, for dipping
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the shrimp finely for a chunky texture.
- Mix shrimp, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, cornstarch, egg white, and ½ cup panko together in a large bowl.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into even-sized balls.
- Coat each shrimp ball in the remaining panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on a cooling rack or paper towels.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and accompanied by sweet chili sauce.