Paula Dean's Cajun Seafood Balls Appetizer Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1/2 lb cooked, cleaned, and peeled shrimp
* 1 (6-ounce) can crab meat (can use imitation crab meat)
* 1 (6-ounce) can salmon fish
* 1 (7-ounce) can whole corn kernels, drained
* 1 cup cooked white rice, leftover is fine
* 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
* 2 eggs, beaten, separate
* 1 tablespoon Cajun spice mix
* 1/2 cup prepared Tartar sauce
* 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
* 2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
* Peanut oil for frying

Directions:

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 half of the breadcrumbs (1/2 cup) 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 breadcrumbs. 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.

Yield: Approx 2 dozen
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy

Recipe Courtesy Paula Dean