Best 7 Cajun Shrimp Balls Recipes

SHRIMP BALLS

Steps:

• In a medium pot on low heat, cook shrimp with one tablespoon butter. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Louisiana crawfish boil mix. Remove shrimp from heat once warmed or if using raw shrimp cook until the shrimp cook thoroughly. Stir in lemon juice, mix well and set aside.
• p id="instruction-step-2″>2. Chop onion, garlic, and green onion in food processor or chopper.
• p id="instruction-step-3″>3. Using a strainer drain all the liquid from the shrimp, once the liquid is removed then place shrimp in the food processor on top of the chopped vegetables.
• p id="instruction-step-4″>4. Chop the shrimp up into pieces be careful not to make the shrimp mushy; they should be chunky.
• p id="instruction-step-5″>5. Pour the shrimp mixture into a large mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients. Note: I chopped the parsley with a knife.
• p id="instruction-step-6″>6. Mix ingredients well with clean hands or use gloves.
• p id="instruction-step-7″>7. Shape shrimp mixture into golf size balls. Place on a cookie sheet. Should make 13-14 balls.
• p id="instruction-step-8″>8. Roll balls in flour. I stirred in 1 tablespoon of garlic powder into the flour. Heat cooking oil in deep fryer to 325 degrees. Fry 3-4 balls at a time in deep fryer until brown. Please be careful when cooking with hot oil.
• p id="instruction-step-9″>9. Once the shrimp balls are brown, carefully remove them with a slotted spoon and place onto a cookie sheet lined with paper towels. Serve warm and enjoy!

CAJUN SHRIMP BALLS

Steps:

• Cook parsley in green onions in melted butter for a minute; blend in flour until fully incorporated.
• Stir in milk, salt and hot pepper sauce.
• Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in minced shrimp.
• Shape into balls, using one tablespoon mixture per ball.
• Beat eggs until well mixed; dip balls into bread crumbs, then egg, then in crumbs again.
• Chill 30 minutes.
• Heat oil to 350°F.
• Fry 4 balls at a time until golden brown, about 2 or 3 minutes.
• Keep warm in low oven on paper towel lined plate; repeat with remaining balls.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning and shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp begin to curl, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the tomatoes and scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/4 cup water and continue to cook until the rice is warmed through and the shrimp are opaque, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon, if desired.
• Per serving: Calories 357; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 176 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 23 g

PAULA DEEN'S CAJUN SEAFOOD BALLS

Steps:

• 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.

CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

CAJUN SHRIMP BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Mix shrimp, mashed potatoes, onions, egg and salt and pepper to taste.
• 2. Shape mixture into balls. Roll in flour and brown in hot oil in skillet. Serve hot with cocktail sauce for dipping.

HOT CAJUN SHRIMP APPETIZER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add water to ensure spices don't burn.
• Mix well and let the shrimp continue to cook over medium heat until shrimp are firm, 3 to 4 minutes, taking care not to overcook them. Add butter, mix well, and remove from the heat once the shrimp are cooked.