Seafood Appetizer Balls

• 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

1. In a large bowl, combine the crab, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, celery, shrimp, egg, onion, red pepper, milk, garlic powder, parsley, seafood seasoning and pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2. Place the cracker crumbs, egg white and remaining bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Roll balls in bread crumbs; dip egg white, then roll in cracker crumbs.
3. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375u0b0. Fry a few balls at a time for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

crabmeat, bread crumbs, celery, frozen cooked tiny shrimp, egg, green onion, sweet red pepper, milk, garlic, parsley flakes, seafood seasoning, pepper, butter, egg

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/seafood-appetizer-balls/ (may not work)