Crispy Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Bombs
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed) 🍤
- 12-15 Fresh Mozzarella pearls or cubes 🧀
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (for that maximum crunch!) ✨
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour 🌾
- 2 Large eggs, beaten 🥚
- 2 tbsp Butter, melted 🧈
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 tsp Dried parsley or chives 🌿
- 1/2 tsp Paprika & Onion powder 🧂
- Oil for frying (or cooking spray for air frying) 🍳
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Pat your shrimp completely dry. If they are very large, you can lightly butterfly them so they wrap more easily around the cheese. 🍤🔪
- The Cheesy Core: Take one shrimp and wrap it around a mozzarella pearl. You can use a toothpick to secure it if needed, or simply press the breading firmly in the next steps to hold it together. 🧀🏗️
- Dredging Station: Set up three bowls:
- Bowl 1: Flour seasoned with salt and pepper. 🌾
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs. 🥚
- Bowl 3: Panko mixed with melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and paprika. 🧄✨
- Coat the Bombs: Dip your shrimp-wrapped cheese first into the flour, then the egg, and finally roll it in the garlicky Panko mixture. Press the crumbs in well! 🌪️🍤
- Cook to Golden Perfection:
- Fried: Heat oil to 350°F and fry for 2–3 minutes until deep golden brown. 🍳🔥
- Air Fried: Spritz with oil and air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through. ⏲️🌬️
- The Reveal: Serve immediately while the cheese is at peak “pull” potential! Garnish with fresh chives. 🍽️🤤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Freeze for Success: Pop your “bombs” in the freezer for 15 minutes before cooking. This helps the cheese stay inside the crust instead of leaking out too early! ❄️🛡️
- The Dip: These are incredible dipped in a spicy remoulade or a simple lemon garlic aioli. 🍋🍯
