Seafood Appetizer Balls
Total Time
Prep: 30 min. Cook: 5 min.
Makes
1-1/2 dozen
After sampling a similar appetizer at a local restaurant, I went home to create my own. Family and friends like my version even better!
Ingredients
- 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
- 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup frozen cooked tiny shrimp, thawed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- Oil for deep-fat frying
