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Mini Crawfish Cakes with Red Pepper Remoulade

Mini Crawfish Cakes with Red Pepper Remoulade


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 mini cakes 1x

Description

These Mini Crawfish Cakes with Red Pepper Remoulade are a deliciously crispy and savory appetizer or main dish! Packed with fresh veggies, spices, and tender crawfish, they offer a flavor-packed bite that’s complemented perfectly by the creamy, tangy red pepper remoulade. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or even just a cozy meal, these cakes are a little taste of Louisiana in each bite.


Ingredients

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For Crawfish Cakes

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Creole mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (16-oz) package crawfish tails, chopped
  • 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • ⅔ cup cornmeal
  • 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying)

For Red Pepper Remoulade

  • 1 roasted red bell pepper, minced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

For Crawfish Cakes

  1. Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4-6 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Crawfish Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, parsley, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, chives, red pepper, black pepper, and eggs. Add the cooked veggies, chopped crawfish, panko, cornmeal, and melted butter. Gently combine using a rubber spatula. Form mixture into 1-ounce balls and flatten slightly.
  3. Cook Crawfish Cakes: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook cakes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Remove and let cool on a wire rack.

For Red Pepper Remoulade

  1. Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine roasted red bell pepper, sour cream, basil, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth and transfer to a small bowl.
  2. Serve: Serve crawfish cakes warm with a dollop of red pepper remoulade.

Notes

 

  • Make-Ahead Tip: You can make the crawfish mixture up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • Spice Level: Adjust the crushed red pepper for more or less heat.
  • Substitutions: Shrimp or crab can be used in place of crawfish if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern, Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 mini cakes
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg