Paula Deen'S Cajun Seafood Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 lb cleaned and peeled cooked shrimp
    1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat
    1 (6 ounce) can salmon, bones removed
    1 (7 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
    1 cup cooked white rice, leftover is fine
    1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
    1/2 cup prepared tartar sauce, plus more for serving
    1 tablespoon grainy mustard
    2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
    salt & freshly ground black pepper
    2 eggs, beaten, divided
    1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
    peanut oil, for frying
    lemon wedge, for serving
Preparation
    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.

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