Description
Crispy shrimp balls with sweet chili sauce are a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any gathering. These crunchy bites are bursting with savory shrimp flavor, complemented by a zesty dipping sauce that adds just the right amount of kick. Easy to make and irresistible, they promise to be the highlight of your next game day or casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (for dipping)
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Finely chop the shrimp and mix in a bowl with garlic, green onions, egg, lemon juice, and breadcrumbs until well combined.
- Wet your hands slightly and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg