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Cajun Shrimp Balls

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons parsley, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
2 tablespoons butter (not spread or tub product) or 2 tablespoons margarine (not spread or tub product)
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste, tabasco or other louisiana-style pepper sauce preferred)
1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, cleaned and finely chopped
2 eggs
2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
oil, for frying

Nutritional information

62.6
Calories
19 g
Calories From Fat
2.1 g
Total Fat
1 g
Saturated Fat
30.7 mg
Cholesterol
186.2 mg
Sodium
7.4 g
Carbs
0.5 g
Dietary Fiber
0.6 g
Sugars
3.3 g
Protein
733g
Serving Size

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Cajun Shrimp Balls

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      Loved these shrimp balls. I did add some crab I wanted to use up. They are so wonderful. Served with Recipe #87124. DH said it was a party in your mouth.

      • 85 min
      • Serves 3
      • Easy

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      Cajun Shrimp Balls, The Acadians of Louisiana, also known as Cajuns, are especially innovative cooks who learned to make good use of whatever was on hand Crawfish balls are a favorite of Cajuns, but since these delicate little critters are not easy to come by in other parts of the country, shrimp is used in this recipe Served hot, they’re a fine first course or appetizer to enjoy with drinks If you wish, serve with remoulade sauce From an old newspaper clipping , Loved these shrimp balls I did add some crab I wanted to use up They are so wonderful Served with Recipe #87124 DH said it was a party in your mouth , The Acadians of Louisiana, also known as Cajuns, are especially innovative cooks who learned to make good use of whatever was on hand Crawfish balls are a favorite of Cajuns, but since these delicate little critters are not easy to come by in other parts of the country, shrimp is used in this recipe Served hot, they’re a fine first course or appetizer to enjoy with drinks If you wish, serve with remoulade sauce From an old newspaper clipping


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      Steps

      1
      Done

      Cook Parsley in Green Onions in Melted Butter For a Minute; Blend in Flour Until Fully Incorporated.

      2
      Done

      Stir in Milk, Salt and Hot Pepper Sauce.

      3
      Done

      Cook Until Thickened, Stirring Constantly.

      4
      Done

      Remove from Heat and Stir in Minced Shrimp.

      5
      Done

      Shape Into Balls, Using One Tablespoon Mixture Per Ball.

      6
      Done

      Beat Eggs Until Well Mixed; Dip Balls Into Bread Crumbs, Then Egg, Then in Crumbs Again.

      7
      Done

      Chill 30 Minutes.

      8
      Done

      Heat Oil to 350f.

      9
      Done

      Fry 4 Balls at a Time Until Golden Brown, About 2 or 3 Minutes.

      10
      Done

      Keep Warm in Low Oven on Paper Towel Lined Plate; Repeat With Remaining Balls.

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