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.