How to Make Shrimp and Crawfish Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp and Crawfish Cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or even as a snack. They are easy to make and are sure to impress your guests with their unique flavor and texture. This recipe combines the sweetness of shrimp and the earthy flavor of crawfish with a blend of herbs and spices to create a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion.

These cakes are made using a combination of fresh shrimp and crawfish tails, which a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 1 pound peeled crawfish tails, chopped
  • 8 ounces crushed saltine crackers
  • 10 scallions, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 cakes

  • Mix shrimp, crawfish, crackers, scallions, eggs, bell pepper, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, dry mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and seafood seasoning together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Form mixture into patties that are about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Cover with a light coating of panko bread crumbs.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil in a deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    587 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 260mg
    • Sodium: 774mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 418mg