Crispy Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Bombs

Ingredients

Shrimp Filling

• 300 g (10 oz) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cheesy Center

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, extra creaminess)

Coating

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, beaten

1 ½ cups breadcrumbs or panko

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika

For Frying / Baking

Oil for frying

or

Olive oil spray (for baking or air frying)

Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• Lemon wedges

Directions

Prepare the Shrimp Mixture

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add chopped shrimp, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

Cook 2–3 minutes until shrimp are just cooked. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

 

Mix the Filling

In a bowl, combine cooked shrimp with mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese. Mix until well combined.

Form the Bombs

Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls. Chill for 10–15 minutes to firm up.

Coat

Roll each ball in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.

Cook

Fry: Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry shrimp bombs 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.

Bake: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.

Air Fry: Cook at 190°C (375°F) for 10–12 minutes until crispy.

Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutritional Information (Approximate, per 2 shrimp bombs)

Calories: 280 kcal

Protein: 16 g

Carbohydrates: 20 g

Fat: 16 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 2 g