Prawn Balls

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, these homemade Prawn Balls are a seafood-lover's delight! Made with finely minced prawns, aromatic garlic, ginger, and spring onions, these bite-sized treats are seasoned to perfection with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of white pepper. Coated in a crunchy layer of panko breadcrumbs and shallow-fried to achieve a satisfying crunch, these prawn balls are irresistibly tender on the inside. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or even a light main course. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauces, like sweet chili or garlic mayonnaise, for an added burst of flavor. Make these delectable prawn balls for your next gathering and watch them disappear in minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 2 stalks Spring onions (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 4 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 large Egg
• 150 g Panko breadcrumbs
• 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp White pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the peeled and deveined prawns into a food processor and pulse until finely minced. If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop them with a knife.

Step 2

Transfer the minced prawns into a mixing bowl. Add finely minced garlic, ginger, chopped spring onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture sticks together.

Step 3

Using clean hands, take small portions of the prawn mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls. Repeat until all the mixture is used. You should end up with about 16–18 prawn balls.

Step 4

Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Place the panko breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.

Step 5

Dip each prawn ball into the beaten egg, then coat it thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs. Place the coated prawn balls on a plate and set aside.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. The oil should reach about 180°C (350°F) – test it by dropping a breadcrumb into the oil; it should sizzle and turn golden brown within a few seconds.

Step 7

Carefully add a few prawn balls at a time into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon to remove the prawn balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat the frying process with the remaining prawn balls.

Step 10

Serve the crispy prawn balls warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili, soy ginger, or garlic mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1309.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5742.8

Total Fat 528.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 1164.5mg	0%
Sodium 3632.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 150.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 438.9mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1569.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.6%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 10.3%