Golden Cheese Shrimp Balls
Golden Cheese Shrimp Balls offer a fresh and simple way to enjoy shrimp, featuring a crispy breadcrumb coating with a savory cheese aroma and tender, juicy shrimp inside. These appealing bite-sized balls are perfect for family gatherings and casual entertaining.
Story
These shrimp balls are a fun and easy dish to bring to any table. Shaping them by hand and pressing the shrimp tails into the tops adds a playful touch that kids love. When fried to a golden crisp, the outside gives way to a soft, flavorful center where the cheese powder leaves a gentle richness in every bite.
Ingredients
Argentine red shrimp meat
150g
mashed potatoes
150g
salt
2g
white pepper
0.5
cheese powder
20
breadcrumbs
100g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Steam the potatoes until cooked, then mash them into a puree.
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Step 2
Remove the heads and devein the Argentine red shrimp. Chop into a paste. Do not discard the tails.
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Step 3
Add the white pepper and salt to the shrimp paste.
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Step 4
Combine the mashed potatoes with the shrimp paste.
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Step 5
Add the cheese powder. The amount of cheese powder can be adjusted according to the brand you choose.
6
Step 6
Wet your hands with a little water, then shape the mixed potato-shrimp mixture into balls. Place the balls in the breadcrumbs and roll until fully coated.
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Step 7
Place the breaded shrimp balls in a dry area. Insert the reserved shrimp tails into the top of each shrimp ball.
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Step 8
Pour oil into the pan over medium heat, keep the oil temperature from getting too hot, then add the shrimp balls one by one and fry until their surfaces firm up.
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Step 9
Specifically about the cheese powder, I used the kind shown in the photo, which has a darker color and stronger flavor. If choosing a different brand, you can adjust the amount according to your taste.
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Step 10
Plate and serve. They taste very delicious when hot.
