Seafood Balls

1/2 lb cleaned and peeled cooked shrimp
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat
1 (6 ounce) can salmon, bones removed
1 (7 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 cup cooked white rice, leftover is fine
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup prepared tartar sauce, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs, beaten, divided
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
peanut oil, for frying
lemon wedge, for serving
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 350ยบ degree F oil until golden brown.   Drain on paper towels.   Serve with lemon wedges and more tartar or remoulade sauce for dipping.
4  Servings

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