CAJUN CRAWFISH/CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY RED PEPPER SAUCE

Cajun Crawfish/Crab Cakes With Spicy Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Dawn399

Categories Crab

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

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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.