Best 8 Shrimp Ball Recipes

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set aside.
• Mix cream cheese, liquid smoke, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Stir in the shrimp and 1/2 cup of pecans, mixing until evenly distributed. Roll the mixture into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes. Mix the parsley with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans in a bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the parsley mixture until the ball is covered. Cover and refrigerate the cheese ball until completely firm, about 2 hours.

SHRIMP BALL

Steps:

• Blend shrimp and cream cheese, and Old bay until Smooth. Form into ball, Pour Cocktail Sauce over top, and Serve with Crackers or Tortilla Chips.

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Drain shrimp.
• Mix shrimp and garlic powder together.
• Whip all cream cheese together until fluffy.
• Combine cream cheese mixture with shrimp mixture.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Form into 1 ball.
• Roll in finely chopped pecans.
• serve with asst crackers.

WASABI AND SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball. Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP BALL

Steps:

• 1. Set cream cheese out to soften
• 2. Open canned shrimp and rinse thoroughly
• 3. Dry shrimp using paper towels. IMPORTANT-be sure to dry completely
• 4. In a medium bowl, add soften cream cheese and shrimp. Mix together until thoroughly combined
• 5. Using a spatula, scrape sides of bowl and form mixture into a ball in the bottom of the bowl
• 6. Remove ball to a serving platter. Hollow out the center to accommodate the full bottle of cocktail sauce. Place in fridge until ready to serve.
• 7. When ready to serve, pour bottle of cocktail sauce into hollow of the ball. Surround with crackers and serve.
• 8. If you don't care for cocktail sauce, you can add a TBS or 2 of finely minced scallions, greens included, and a bit of fresh garlic finely minced. I've also used fresh basil, finely chopped, when not using cocktail sauce. All have been very good. Experiment with whatever spices you enjoy. The cream cheese and shrimp is a very tasty combination. Cream cheese is very fun and versatile for a great snack. I've served blocks of cream cheese with hot pepper jelly poured over them and crackers...very yummy! Finely chopped ham, or a can of deviled ham, and cream cheese also works very well together. Mix in a bit of pickle relish and you have a great sandwich spread.

ASIAN CHEESE BALL WITH SHRIMP & WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp, cilantro, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
• Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice.
• Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball.
• Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. take the 2 boxes of cream cheese mix until smooth add onions,cay pepper,ole bay seasoning. mayo and shrimp mix together real good I use my hands as it mixes though out that way. then roll into a ball and roll it around in crushed pecans. thsi will make 2 good size cheese balls place in clear wrap and refri for at least an hour

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, mash cream cheese with a fork. Add shrimp, black olives, seasoning salt, lemon juice, and green onions; stir until well blended. With your hands, form cheese mixture into a large ball. In a small bowl, combine nuts and parsley; roll cheese ball in nut mixture to coat completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with assorted crackers. Yields 1 ball.
• 2. Note: Since this was for a larger crowd, I mixed all above and spread on 1/2 cut mini sweet peppers and crackers. This was done for ease in buffet line.
• 3. Added thought: Can add "Old Bay" seasoning and/or a little heat if you desire. Can also substitute shrimp for crab, etc.