Cajun Seafood Cakes Recipes

SHRIMP CAKES RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, butter, eggs, scallions, lemon zest, 3⁄4 cup of the panko, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, 1 1⁄2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of the paprika in a bowl. Shape into 8 (3-inch) cakes. Sprinkle remaining 3⁄4 cup panko on a large plate; gently transfer cakes to plate, pressing both sides in panko. Place cakes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover; chill 15 minutes.
• Combine mayonnaise, horseradish, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt, and remaining 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Cook 4 cakes 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; sprinkle with 1⁄8 teaspoon of the salt. Wipe skillet; repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 4 cakes, and 1⁄8 teaspoon salt. Top with sliced scallions and sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
• Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
• Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

SEAFOOD CAKES

Steps:

• Place scallops and shrimp in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the cream, egg yolk, mustard, salt and cayenne; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; fold in crab and chives. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook seafood cakes in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with seafood sauce if desired.

COMPANY SHRIMP-AND-CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Fold in crab and shrimp. Shape into 12 patties; coat with panko bread crumbs., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil in batches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with crab cakes.

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SHRIMP & CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix shrimp, crab, egg white, mustard, hot pepper, salt and Peppercorn Blend in a bowl. Shape into 8 patties, each about 3/8 inch thick. Spread breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and coat the patties on both sides with crumbs.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat; add crab cakes and cook until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

SHRIMP CAKES WITH OLD BAY®

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.
• Place shrimp in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until shredded.
• Transfer shrimp to a large bowl and add bread crumbs, bell peppers, seafood seasoning, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, onion salt, Italian seasoning, and dry mustard; mix until well combined.
• Mix egg, mayonnaise, and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Add to shrimp mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Form into 5 patties and place on a baking sheet.
• Place under the preheated broiler for 5 minutes. Turn broiler to high and cook until tops are well browned, about 5 minutes longer. Flip shrimp cakes and broil on high until the other sides are browned, about 5 more minutes.

CAJUN SEAFOOD CAKES

Steps:

• Cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender. Drain and mash lightly with a fork or potato masher.
• Preheat oven to 375°F In a nonstick pan, heat the 1 tbsp canola oil over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic, celery, Cajun spices, and Italian herbs for 2 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Place the fish along with the shrimp and scallops in a large bowl, add the onion mixture, cooked potatoes, 1 cup of the parsley, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Szechwan sauce, and lemon juice. Mix the remaining 3 cups bread crumbs and the remaining 1 cup parsley together in a shallow bowl.
• Using an 8 oz scoop as a measure, form the mixture into 10 (1/2 inch thick) slightly flattened cakes. Dredge eash in the bread crumb mixture, gently pressing the crumbs onto the outside of the cakes.
• Heat some of the remaining 1/2 cup canola oil in a large saute pan. Saute the cakes in the oil for 2 minutes and each side, until the cakes are golden brown. Be sure to change the oil in the pan if it gets too dark.
• Place the browned seafood cakes on a sheet pan in the oven for 15 minutes, until the cakes are cooked through. Serve with Creole Remoulade sauce Recipe #373985.

EASY 5 MINUTE CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the butter and melt. Add in the garlic.
• Add in the shrimp and cajun seasoning and toss in the butter to coat.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and cooked throughout.

CAJUN CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
• Flake the crabmeat into a large bowl and add the bread crumbs, mustard, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, eggs and onion. Mix well but don't overwork or the cakes will be mealy. Divide the mixture into 16 balls and flatten slightly to form the cakes. (The recipe can be made to this point and the cakes can be refrigerated overnight or frozen for up to 1 week.)
• Pour 1/2-inch of vegetable oil into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high. When oil is hot, fry the cakes in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
• Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.