ground beef<\/a> or ground pork. Both of those are great choices, because they have a lot of fat content, which results in a juicy meatball. <\/p>\nWhen you use leaner meats like chicken, turkey or seafood, you run the risk of ending up with a dry ball of meat. <\/p>\n
But this recipe works because not only is it made with shrimp, it also includes butter and bacon, which give it just the fat it needs. <\/p>\n![\"Shrimp](\"https:\/\/girlscangrill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/grilled-shrimp-meatball.jpg\"\/)
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Partially Cook Bacon:<\/strong>\u00a0Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil. Place the bacon on the pan in a single layer and place it in a cold oven. Turn the oven to 400F and cook for 15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Mince:\u00a0<\/strong>Separately mince the shrimp, bacon and veggies in a food processor or blender.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Mix:\u00a0<\/strong>Combine the ingredients in a large bowl, and add 2 tablespoons butter, ponzu, lime zest and salt.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Form:<\/strong>\u00a0Shape the mixture into 30 meatballs. Place on a sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Make Aioli: <\/strong>Mix the aioli ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Heat Grill:<\/strong> Light the grill to medium-high heat (400F). Be sure the grates are clean. Brush or spray them with oil. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Grill Meatballs:\u00a0<\/strong>Place the meatballs on the preheated grill over direct heat and cook for 3 minutes. Flip. Grill for 3-5 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145F degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Serve:<\/strong> Transfer to a platter and serve with the aioli. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Calories: <\/span>74<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Protein: <\/span>5<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Fat: <\/span>6<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>2<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span>2<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Trans Fat: <\/span>0.1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Cholesterol: <\/span>47<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>Sodium: <\/span>303<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>Potassium: <\/span>52<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>Fiber: <\/span>0.1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Sugar: <\/span>0.1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>Vitamin A: <\/span>111<\/span>IU<\/span><\/span>Vitamin C: <\/span>1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>Calcium: <\/span>19<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>Iron: <\/span>0.1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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