Cajun Seafood Balls (Paula Deen)

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1/2 pound cooked, cleaned and peeled shrimp

1 (6-ounce) can crabmeat

1 (6-ounce) can salmon fish

1 (7-ounce) can whole corn kernels, drained

1 cup cooked white rice, leftover is fine

1 tablespoon cajun spice mix

1/2 cup prepared tartar sauce, plus more for serving

1 tablespoon grainy mustard

2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 eggs, beaten, divided

1/4 cup dried bread crumbs

peanut oil, for frying

lemon wedges, for serving

Directions:

1. Pulse the shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer the shrimp into a large mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients except 1 of the beaten eggs and the bread crumbs, and fold together gently but thoroughly. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and dip into the beaten egg and then dredge in the bread crumbs. Deep-fry in 350 degree F oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and more tartar or remoulade sauce for dipping.

By RecipeOfHealth.com