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I love shrimp, but the shrimp in this recipe was overwhelming. and the meatballs just tasted fishy. I was supposed to bring them to a party, but just ended up throwing them away.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/06\/2017 07:28","GUID":"4f0890d113634e829e86bac5c240af05","MemberId":2379383,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"khegeman","SubmittedDate":"02\/06\/2017 07:28"},{"Comment":"
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Great texture. I've always liked the mixture of minced pork and shrimp in many recipes and this one is no exception. I cut back just a tiny bit on sugar for us. Thanks for sharing.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2014 20:17","GUID":"20444e2418254a5b9d163485f4d1cdf4","MemberId":1384577,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"rinshin","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2014 20:17"},{"Comment":"
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