Posted by lorna-organic 7NM on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 23:43
SHRIMP BALLS
(makes about twenty-four, or you can use mixture in ramekins and double the baking time)
1-1/2 pounds raw, rough chopped shrimp (3" long shrimp)
3 cups cracker crumbs
1/2 cup diced shallots
4 raw eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup diced celery
Beat eggs, stir in mayonnaise, add remaining ingredients and stir carefully. No salt is necessary because the crackers are salted. Roll mixture between your palms to form 1" balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes. If using ceramic ramekins reduce oven temp to 350 and bake for 30 minutes.
If you like spicy, you might want to add a couple of drops of hot sauce before you beat the eggs. Serve shrimp balls with homemade tartar sauce.
TARTAR SAUCE
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped green olives
1 cup chopped sweet pickles
1/2 cup capers
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup chopped shallots or red onions
Mix all ingredients and chill well before serving.
