Teriyaki Pork and Shrimp Meatballs
Teriyaki Pork and Shrimp Meatballs are a savory-sweet delight that captures the essence of Japanese street food. Made with a perfect blend of ground pork and tender shrimp, these meatballs are enveloped in a luscious teriyaki sauce that enhances their flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this quick and easy recipe will leave everyone craving more. Serve them with rice or noodles for a complete meal, or enjoy them as flavorful appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, shrimp, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the teriyaki sauce, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Toss baked meatballs in the teriyaki sauce until fully coated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh ginger or sesame seeds into the meatball mixture. - Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or add vegetables like bell peppers for added texture.