Shrimp And Crawfish Cakes Recipes

SHRIMP AND CRAWFISH CAKES

Steps:

• 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.

WHITEFISH AND SHRIMP CAKES

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except tartar sauce in food processor. Cover and process, using quick on-and-off motions, until fish and shrimp are coarsely chopped.
• Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Drop fish mixture by scant 1/3 cupfuls into skillet; flatten with spatula. Cook 4 minutes; turn. Cook about 4 minutes longer or until patties are firm. Serve with tartar sauce.

LINDA'S CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES

Steps:

• Combine bread crumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, mustard, capers and brine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dill, Creole seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl; mix until well combined.
• Combine crabmeat and shrimp in a small bowl. Fold into the mayonnaise mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the refrigerator and form into 12 patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seafood patties in batches in the hot oil, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil if needed.

CRAWFISH OR SHRIMP CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• For crust: In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan, bread crumbs, and melted butter. Press Parmesan mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
• In a medium skillet, cook onion and sweet peppers in hot oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add salt and black pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat; set aside.
• For filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and Gouda with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Do not overbeat. Stir in the onion mixture, crawfish tails with juice or shrimp and whipping cream.
• Pour filling into crust. Bake in preheated oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until center appears nearly set when shaken. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
• To serve, remove sides of pan. With a warm knife, cut into wedges. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

CREOLE CRAB AND CRAWFISH CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all the above ingredients except for the saltines and bread crumbs. Blend in the coarsely broken saltine crackers and bread. Let rest in refrigerator for 1 hour. Form 3-ounce balls or patties and brown both sides in a lightly oiled, heavy skillet.
• Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend flavors. Served chilled.
• Yield: 1 3/4 cups of sauce