Easy Crispy Vietnamese Shrimp Balls
Make crispy shrimp balls at home with Vietnamese flavors.
These shrimp balls are great for your next gathering.
You will need some basic ingredients and some simple cooking steps.
The result is a tasty snack that you can serve to your guests.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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Make crispy shrimp balls at home with Vietnamese flavors.
These shrimp balls are great for your next gathering.
You will need some basic ingredients and some simple cooking steps.
The result is a tasty snack that you can serve to your guests.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1.5 cups fine bread crumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
0.5 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
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Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Chop the shrimp into medium pieces and put them in a food processor.
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Add 1 beaten egg, shallot, sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper to the shrimp. Blend until smooth. Put the mixture in a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and form it into balls using an ice cream scoop or your hands.
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4
Steam the shrimp balls until they become opaque, about 5 minutes. Let them cool to room temperature.
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Roll the cooled shrimp balls in bread crumbs, then in 2 beaten eggs, and then again in bread crumbs. Place them on a plate.
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Heat 0.5 cup of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the shrimp balls until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 19g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 156mg
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Sodium 385mg
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Total Carbohydrate 17g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 15g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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