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nigerian egusi

Egusi Shrimp Balls Appetizer

These egusi shrimp balls are a savory, bite-sized appetizer—perfect for guests or weeknight cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 3 people
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ground egusi
  • 1 teaspoon crushed pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 8 peeled shrimp

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the shrimp and stir to form a very thick paste.
  • Scoop two heaping teaspoons of the egusi paste into your hand and flatten into a circular disk.
  • Place shrimp in the middle and form the egusi paste around it into a ball and place on the baking pan.
    egusi balls
  • Repeat until the entire mixture has been used.
  • Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve egusi balls hot with a spicy dipping sauce.

Notes

This recipe makes 8 balls and serves 2-3 people.
The nutrition fact below is for 1 serving of 3 balls. 

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 227mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.2mg
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