Prawn (Shrimp) Balls
By: Linda
Published: Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 10:49am

Ingredients




8 ounces raw, shelled shrimp, deveined and coarsely chopped*
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 greem onions, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon cooking oil, for frying

Preparation

1 In a medium sized bowl, mix all of the ingredients together. 2 Using 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, form balls and slightly flatten them (makes for easier cooking). 3 Heat cooking oil in a non-stick pan until hot. Fry the shrimp balls for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until evenly browned and cooked through. Serve hot, enjoy!

About


Shrimp have always been a treat for me. We didn’t eat them much growing up, but when we did, it would always be for celebrations, such as Chinese New Year.
Now that I've grown up, we indulge of shrimp once every two weeks. They are a good source of protein, low in fat and very tasty! I usually stir fry them with a little garlic and chili to serve with rice, or cook them with vegetables for noodles. Occasionally, I make these “meat”-balls with them. They taste a little like shrimp dumplings without the skin,