Best Cajun Crawfishcrab Cakes With Spicy Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

CAJUN CRAWFISH/CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY RED PEPPER SAUCE

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This is an adaption of a South Beach recipe. The features that make it a healthier and lower carb recipe are still in place, but I've added a Cajun twist to it. The result is a delicious crawfish patty with a tasty, spicy red pepper sauce. The original recipe calls for crab and it is just as tasty.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories Crab

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 roasted red peppers (the variety that comes in a jar)
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons ground walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (like Old Bay)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 lb crawfish meat or 1 lb crabmeat
1/2-1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

Steps:

Red Pepper Sauce: Puree roasted red peppers in a blender, then add mayonnaise and spices.
Set aside and refrigerate.
Crawfish Cakes: Heat 1 teaspoons olive oil in sauté pan, sauté onion and celery until soft.
Place in a large mixing bowl.
Mix remaining ingredients except bread crumbs.
Place half of seafood mixture in a blender or processor and puree and return to mixing bowl and stir together.
Place bread crumbs evenly on a cookie sheet.
Form about 8 patties and coat them with bread crumbs.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a pan and cook patties in batches.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes each side until brown and crisp on outside.
Serve with red pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 115.6, Sodium 378.7, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 13.2

CREOLE CRAB AND CRAWFISH CAKES

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h2m

Yield 4 to 6 servings or 10 to 12 ca

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

1 pound crawfish
1 pound crabmeat
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup rice, cooked
1 cup saltines, broken
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup mayonnaise
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 tablespoons horseradish, prepared and drained
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

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

CAJUN CRAB CAKES (NO BREADCRUMBS)

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Two of the most crucial ingredients used in New Orleans cooking are Cajun spice and local seafood! Crab has always been my favorite type of shellfish, but I have never really cared much for crab cakes. The overpowering presence of seasoned breadcrumbs used in most recipes interferes with the sweet and delicate flavors of the fresh lump crabmeat. After years of experimenting with many of New Orleans' most famous crab cake recipes, I have created a flavorful, mouth-watering, delicious piece of work! The key is to use a small amount of crumbled crackers instead of breadcrumbs. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by Tracy

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
½ onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ large red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions (green portion only), chopped
½ large carrot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 large eggs, beaten
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of shell
9 buttery crackers (such as Keebler Club® crackers), crushed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the celery, bell pepper, green onion, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more.
Season with 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, basil, pepper, dill weed, oregano, and thyme. Cook and stir until fragrant, 5 minutes more.
Transfer cooked vegetables to a large bowl; allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Set skillet aside for later use.
Stir the beaten eggs into the vegetables. Mix in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs with your hands, making sure not to break up the chunks of crab too much.
Shape the crab mixture into 12 small cakes.
Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium high heat.
Pan-fry the crab cakes in batches until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.
To make dipping sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoon parsley flakes, and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1039.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g