Fried Seafood Balls

Fried Seafood Balls


Book: Steve's Recipes 3Chapter: appetizer
Serves: 36
Inspired by a Paula Deen episode
I doubled this recipe with success.

1/2 pound cooked, cleaned, peeled shrimp
1 6-ounce can crab meat
1 6-ounce can good quality Albicore tuna
7 ounces drained, canned corn
1 cup Rice, white, cooked
1/2 tablespoon creole, cajun or old bay seasoning
1/4 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1/4 cup tartar sauce, home made or prepared
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
Salt and pepper
2 eggs beaten and divided
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Oil for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Pulse the shrimp in a food processor until finely chopped and place in a bowl.

Except for 1 of the beaten eggs and the bread crumbs, add all the remaining ingredients and fold together gently but thoroughly.

Using a 1 Tablespoon disher form seafood mixture into balls.Then dip into the beaten egg and dredge in the bread crumbs.

Deep-fry at 375° F in oil until golden brown. (about 60 seconds)Drain on paper towels.

Serve with lemon wedges and more tartar or cocktail sauce for dipping.


Note: The nutrition information does not take into account the oil used in deep frying.

NUTRITION FACTS
Amount per Serving
Calories 60
Calories From Fat 20
Total Fat 2g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 1%
Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.