Cajun Crawfish Crab Cakes with Spicy Red Pepper Sauce

Dive into the bold flavors of the South with these Cajun Crawfish Crab Cakes paired with a smoky, Spicy Red Pepper Sauce. This recipe features a luscious blend of tender crawfish tails, sweet lump crab meat, and vibrant aromatics like green onion, red bell pepper, and fresh parsley. Elevated with a kick of Cajun seasoning and a hint of zesty lemon, these golden, crispy patties deliver a perfect balance of spice and freshness. The creamy red pepper sauce, infused with roasted bell peppers, hot sauce, and garlic, adds the ultimate tangy, fiery finish. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, these seafood cakes are a restaurant-worthy dish you can master at home in under 40 minutes. Ideal for seafood lovers craving a little Louisiana flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup crawfish tails (cooked and chopped)
• 1 cup lump crab meat
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 third cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 roasted red bell peppers (jarred, drained)
• 1 third cup mayonnaise (for sauce)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (for sauce)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the chopped crawfish tails, lump crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, green onion, red bell pepper, parsley, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, egg, Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Mix gently until just combined to avoid breaking up the crab meat.

Step 2

Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to help them firm up.

Step 3

While the crab cakes are chilling, prepare the spicy red pepper sauce. In a blender or using an immersion blender, puree the roasted red bell peppers, mayonnaise, hot sauce, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chilled crab cakes to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 5

Serve the Cajun Crawfish Crab Cakes warm with a generous drizzle of the spicy red pepper sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1538.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4991.8

Total Fat 462.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 944.4mg	0%
Sodium 7027.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 99.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 439.6mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2190.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.1%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 8.9%