Shrimp and Crawfish Cakes

These savory, spicy shrimp and crawfish cakes are mixed up and deep-fried golden for a dinner or appetizer that everyone will love.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 587 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.