1.08.2012

Salivation Sunday

Hello! Today I have an appetizer recipe that can be used as part of a main course in a pinch. Enjoy!!


SHRIMP BALLS
 Ingredients:

* 1 lb shrimp, uncooked, peeled & thawed
* 1 egg white
* 1 tsp garlic chili sauce
* 1 tsp lemongrass
* 1 tsp ginger
* Zest of 1 lime
* 2 Tbsp shallots, minced
* 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
* 1 Tbsp cilantro, minced
* 1 tsp sea salt
* 3 Tbsp bbq sauce (asian style)
* Cocktail sauce or asian bbq sauce


Equipment Needed:
 
1.) Food processor
2.) Citrus zester
3.) Sheet pan
4.) Parchment paper
5.) Food brush
 
Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2.) Line baking sheet with parchment, set aside.
2.) Make Shrimp Paste: process peeled shrimp in batches, until shrimp is pasty; transfer to large bowl. 
3.) Add egg whites, chili sauce, lemongrass, ginger, lime, shallots, green onions, cilantro, and salt. 
4.) Mix until well-combined.
5.) Form shrimp paste into small balls, 1" in diameter; arrange in single layer on baking sheet. 
6.) Brush each shrimp ball with BBQ sauce.
7.) Bake 10-12 min, until internal temp reaches 165 degrees; check by inserting thermometer halfway into thickest part of shrimp ball.
8.) Serve warm with cocktail or asian bbq sauce.
 
 

7 comments:

Teresa Kline said...

these look yummy, thanks for sharing...have a super day Nicole!

enjoy *~*

FabricFascination said...

Cute title, and these look scrumptious.

zazacook said...

It looks delicious :)

Family Budget said...

Great blog! Thanks for sharing.

Profesor said...

Just across this site but I'm definitely going to make these. thanks.

donnarose said...

I wish my husband would like to eat wonderful foods like this. Sounds yummy to me.

Anonymous said...

Can you make this with cooked shrimp??