Best 3 Prawn Balls Recipes

Prawn balls are a delightful seafood appetizer or snack that can be easily prepared at home. Made with minced prawns, they are formed into small balls and coated in a crispy batter before being fried or baked. The result is a golden brown exterior with a succulent and flavorful prawn filling. Served with a dipping sauce, prawn balls are a perfect party food or a tasty addition to any meal. Let's dive into the world of prawn balls and explore the best recipes to create this delicious treat in the comfort of your own kitchen!

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PRAWN BALLS

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Easy to prepare and simple to cook. A great entree or a simple dish to serve as part of a buffet. Serve hot with some dipping sauce. To cut down on preparation time you can use a food processor to chop and mix everything from start to finish- the texture will be finer (add 1 extra tablespoon of cornflour). For a gluten free diet ensure the cornflour used is GF. Should the mixture be too wet....add more cornstarch (cornflour) until balls can be formed. Use wet hands if required to roll.

Provided by Jubes

Categories Chinese

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

500 g raw prawns, shelled and chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped or 2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons if using food processor (cornflour)
1 tablespoon sherry wine or 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg

Steps:

Preheat deep fryer to hot.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
With wet hands, form into small balls.
Deep fry until golden brown.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 136, Sodium 683.8, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 12.6

SHRIMP BALLS

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Martha's version of the Gulf dish jbab rubyan calls for cooking succulent shrimp balls loaded with pine nuts and golden raisins in a bath of sweet-and-spicy tomato sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ghee
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons Arabic Seafood Spice Blend
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped
2 cups medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1/4 cup tamarind paste
3 tablespoons ghee
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 green chile, such as serrano or jalapeno, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 loumi (dried lime)
1 small cinnamon stick
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped

Steps:

Make the shrimp balls: In a large skillet, melt ghee over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until softened, about 12 minutes. Add spice blend and cook 2 minutes. Stir in pine nuts and raisins and cook 2 minutes more. Set aside to cool.
In a food processor, pulse shrimp until finely minced. Transfer to a bowl and fold in lemon zest, cilantro, and dill. Fold in reserved onion mixture; set aside.
Make the sauce: Place tamarind in a small bowl and add just enough hot water to cover. Let soak until softened, at least 15 minutes. Mash with a fork before straining through a sieve into a bowl. Press on any remaining solids in sieve before discarding. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt ghee over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until softened, about 12 minutes. Add chile, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, loumi, cinnamon, tomatoes, and reserved tamarind liquid. Cook until tomatoes are softened, about 10 minutes. Add 4 cups water and simmer sauce for 10 minutes. Season with salt.
Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, form shrimp mixture into balls, adding directly into sauce as they are formed. Cover and let cook 5 minutes. Uncover and gently turn balls, then cover again and continue to cook until opaque throughout, about 5 minutes more. Stir in cilantro and dill just before serving.

EASY CRISPY VIETNAMESE SHRIMP BALLS

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This is my take on the classic Vietnamese sugar cane shrimp recipe and it works great! Serve with Vietnamese dipping sauce (nuoc cham) or mix of hoisin sauce and sriracha hot sauce or plain.

Provided by Arads

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups fine bread crumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

Rinse shrimp well under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Coarsely chop shrimp into medium pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor.
Add 1 beaten egg, shallot, sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper to the shrimp in the food processor. Blend until a smooth paste is created. Transfer shrimp paste to a bowl and refrigerate until slightly hardened, about 30 minutes.
Remove paste from refrigerator. Use an ice cream scoop, a tablespoon, or your hands to form shrimp paste into balls.
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add shrimp balls, cover, and steam until they become opaque, about 5 minutes. Transfer steamed shrimp balls to a plate and allow to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
Place bread crumbs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Place 2 beaten eggs in a separate bowl. Roll steamed shrimp balls in bread crumbs, then in beaten eggs, then again in bread crumbs and then place on a plate.
Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Cook shrimp balls until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 385 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

Choose fresh, large prawns. This will ensure that your prawn balls are plump and flavorful.
Devein and shell the prawns properly. This will prevent any grit or unpleasant texture in your prawn balls.
Use a food processor to finely chop the prawns. This will help to create a smooth and even texture in your prawn balls.
Add panko breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings to the prawn mixture. This will help to bind the prawn balls together and add flavor.
Use a melon baller or two spoons to shape the prawn mixture into balls. This will help to keep the prawn balls uniform in size and shape.
Coat the prawn balls in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs before frying. This will help to create a crispy outer layer on the prawn balls.
Fry the prawn balls in hot oil until they are golden brown. This will ensure that the prawn balls are cooked through and have a crispy outer layer.
Serve the prawn balls with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce, or tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Prawn balls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are relatively easy to make and can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, prawn balls are a great option.

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