Description
These Spicy Baked Shrimp Balls are packed with flavor and make a perfect appetizer or main dish. The combination of shrimp, Thai chili peppers, and fresh herbs creates a delightful burst of taste in every bite.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Balls:
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 3 Thai chili peppers, seeded and chopped
- Juice of one lime
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 green onions, chopped (green parts only)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
- Sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare shrimp: Preheat oven to 350℉. Pulse shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, sauté garlic, shallots, and chili peppers until translucent. Set aside to cool.
- Mix ingredients: Combine shrimp, egg whites, bread crumbs, green onion, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Add sautéed veggies and mix well.
- Form and bake shrimp balls: Shape shrimp mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-17 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve with sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- Thai chili peppers are very spicy, so remove the seeds before using.
- Using a food processor to chop the shrimp makes the process easier.
- Spray the tops of the shrimp balls for a golden brown finish.
- Sautéing veggies is optional, as they will cook in the shrimp mixture.
- Shrimp balls can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
