Cajun Seafood Balls

1 lb fresh crabmeat, drained

1/4 lb small shrimp

1/4 lb crawfish

3 med potatoes, cooked and mashed

1 med onion, minced fine

1 clove garlic, minced fine

2 tbs fresh minced parsley

2 tbs fresh minced green onions

1 tbs fresh minced jalapeno pepper

1-1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour

1 egg beaten

2 to 4 tbs skim milk

2-1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp white pepper

2 cups peanut oil

Combine crabmeat, shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, onions, garlic, parsley, green onions and jalapeno peppers. Add 1-1/2 cups flour, mix well. Add egg, milk, salt and pepper, stir until well blended.

Shape into 32 balls using about 2 tbs of mixture for each ball; roll balls in remaining 1/3 flour.

Fry in 2 cups peanut oil at 350F for 5 minutes or until golden brown, drain well.

Serves: 8

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