Begin by finely chopping your fresh shrimp or placing it in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely ground, ensuring the shrimp maintains some texture, which will add biteiness to your crispy shrimp balls.

In the bowl with the chopped shrimp, add breadcrumbs, a beaten egg, and your choice of seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix everything together thoroughly for about 2–3 minutes until well combined.

With clean hands, take a small portion of the mixture—about 1 inch in diameter—and roll it into a ball.

In a frying pan, pour enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom and heat it over medium-high until shimmering, about 3–5 minutes.

Carefully add the shaped shrimp balls to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve a uniform golden color.

Once the shrimp balls are perfectly fried, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil for a minute.