Description
Juicy and flavorful shrimp kofta meatballs made with fresh herbs and spices. These can be pan-fried, grilled, or air-fried for a quick and delicious meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (~900 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ onion, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Ensure the shrimp are peeled and deveined.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, flour, cumin, salt, black pepper, onion, and garlic. Pulse until everything is finely chopped and well-combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the herb mixture in the food processor and pulse until the shrimp is finely chopped and the mixture forms a smooth paste. Be careful not to overprocess—it should still have some texture.
- Shape the Kofta: Remove the mixture from the food processor and transfer it to a bowl. Wet your hands or use an ice cream scoop to shape the mixture into small oval or round kofta patties. If desired, insert a skewer into each kofta to grill them.
- Cook the Kofta:
- Pan-Fry: Heat a skillet or pan with oil over medium-high heat. Cook the kofta for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the kofta on skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until cooked through and marked by the grill.
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Grease the basket with cooking spray and arrange the kofta in a single layer, leaving space between them. Air fry for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp kofta hot with a dipping sauce like tzatziki, tahini sauce, or a simple yogurt and garlic sauce. They also pair well with rice, pita bread, and a fresh salad.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-fry, Grill, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
