Description
This Spicy Baked Shrimp Balls recipe offers a flavorful and healthy appetizer featuring finely chopped shrimp mixed with aromatic green onions, garlic, ginger, and a kick of sriracha. Baked to perfection, these shrimp balls are crispy on the outside and tender inside, making them perfect for parties or a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (plus extra for rolling, if desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the finely chopped shrimp, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper to create a uniform mixture.
- Form Shrimp Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet. For an extra crispy texture, optionally roll each ball lightly in additional panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Bake the shrimp balls in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until they are firm and lightly golden brown on the outside.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- Serve with sweet chili sauce, sriracha mayo, or soy dipping sauce for added flavor.
- You can prepare shrimp balls ahead of time and freeze them uncooked; bake from frozen and add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- These shrimp balls are great as a party appetizer or served over rice or noodles for a fuller meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp balls
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
