Best 8 Cajun Seafood Cakes Recipes

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Cajun seafood cakes are a delicious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. Packed with chunks of succulent seafood, aromatic Cajun spices, and crispy bread crumbs, these cakes are a true delight for seafood enthusiasts. Whether you prefer shrimp, crab, or a combination of both, Cajun seafood cakes offer a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for Cajun seafood cakes, ensuring you create a dish that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP & CRAB CAKES



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These are delicious with Spicy Cucumber Dipping Sauce.

Provided by Kirsten Dixon

Categories     Low-Calorie Shrimp Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
6 ounces flaked crabmeat, squeezed dry if necessary
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
⅓ cup fine, unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 139.2 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 377.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CAJUN CRAB CAKES (NO BREADCRUMBS)



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Two of the most crucial ingredients used in New Orleans cooking are Cajun spice and local seafood! Crab has always been my favorite type of shellfish, but I have never really cared much for crab cakes. The overpowering presence of seasoned breadcrumbs used in most recipes interferes with the sweet and delicate flavors of the fresh lump crabmeat. After years of experimenting with many of New Orleans' most famous crab cake recipes, I have created a flavorful, mouth-watering, delicious piece of work! The key is to use a small amount of crumbled crackers instead of breadcrumbs. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons salted butter
½ onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ large red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions (green portion only), chopped
½ large carrot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 large eggs, beaten
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked free of shell
9 buttery crackers (such as Keebler Club® crackers), crushed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the celery, bell pepper, green onion, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Season with 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, basil, pepper, dill weed, oregano, and thyme. Cook and stir until fragrant, 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer cooked vegetables to a large bowl; allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Set skillet aside for later use.
  • Stir the beaten eggs into the vegetables. Mix in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs with your hands, making sure not to break up the chunks of crab too much.
  • Shape the crab mixture into 12 small cakes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium high heat.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes in batches until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.
  • To make dipping sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoon parsley flakes, and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1039.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CAJUN SEAFOOD CAKES



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Any fish variety will work well in this recipe. The fish, shrimp, and scallops may be steamed, broiled, or placed in a saucepan with a bit of water and white wine, covered, and cooked slowly for about 10 minutes, until opaque and cooked through. You may substitute canned tuna or splurge with fresh crab in this recipe. If you prefer, make these cakes without shellfish. Try one on a bun with Creole Remoulade Sauce Recipe #373985 or resting against a bed of paste with marinara sauce. Found recipe in, "The Whole Foods Market Cookbook."

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     Cajun

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb idaho potato, peeled and cut into 2 inch dice
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced (3 cloves)
1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cajun spices
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 lb fish fillet, assorted, cooked and flaked
1/4 lb shrimp, cooked (size ( small)
1/4 lb bay scallop (or 1/4 lb sea scallops,)
2 cups fresh parsley, chopped and divided
4 cups breadcrumbs, dried and divided
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/8 cup szechwan chili sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice

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.

CAJUN CRAB CAKES



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 16 small crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

32 ounces claw crabmeat
2 cups plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, recipe follows*
3 eggs
1 red onion, minced
Vegetable oil, for pan-frying
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

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.

CAJUN STYLE CRAYFISH SCALLION RICE CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cooked crayfish tail meat
2 pounds cooked rice
2 large eggs
1 bunch chopped scallions
1 pound grated Parmesan
Hot pepper sauce
Garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flour, for dredging
Vegetable oil, for sauteing

Steps:

  • Mix the crayfish, rice, eggs, scallions, cheese, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, and salt and pepper together. Test seasoning by cooking a tablespoons-worth; adjust seasonings. Mold the correctly seasoned cakes into round or oval cakes. Lightly dust in flour and saute in vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides.

SEAFOOD CAKES



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Ordinary crab cakes are fine, but my family prefers this version featuring scallops and shrimp as well as crab.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound uncooked scallops
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup canola oil
Seafood cocktail sauce, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CAJUN CAKE



Cajun Cake image

This cake was born on the bayou. It has a caramel-pecan sauce that soaks into the cake.

Provided by Kitty

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup evaporated milk
½ cup margarine
1 cup chopped pecans
1 ½ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, salt and baking soda. Add eggs, pineapple, and juice. Mix at low speed until well blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Have the topping ready when the cake comes out of the oven.
  • To Make Topping: In a saucepan, combine milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and margarine. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add pecans and coconut and combine. Remove from heat.
  • When cake comes out of the oven, pour on the topping and carefully spread on while cake is still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6 calories, Carbohydrate 76.5 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 401.6 mg, Sugar 49.8 g

CAJUN SHRIMP CAKES WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



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These are fantastic! I use about 1 tablespoon of recipe#186029 in place of the seasoned salt. This recipe will give you about 14-16 patties, you can reduce to half if desired to give you 7-8 patties and use only a small egg. If you cannot fine Andouille sausage, then use kielbasa or smoked dry sausage. Use cooked shrimp for this. Plan ahead the total chilling time before cooking the cakes is 2-1/2 hours. I serve these with the lemon ailoi from my recipe#136361 For coating the outside cakes you can use panko.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Meat

Time 2h12m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs cooked medium shrimp (cut into pieces, or you can use scallops)
8 -9 ounces andouille sausages, chopped
3 -5 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 small green bell pepper (finely chopped)
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, slightly beaten (use an extra large egg or use 2 small eggs)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste or use white salt)
black pepper
3 cups breadcrumbs, divided (made from crustless bread)
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter, with
2 -3 tablespoons oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Place the shrimp and chopped sausage in a food processor and process using on/off turns until coarsely chopped.
  • In a skillet melt butter over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper and garlic, sauté stirring for about 4 minutes or until softened; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add in shrimp and sausage to the vegetable mixture.
  • Stir in mayo, egg, 1 cup breadcrumbs, green onions, mustard, seasoned salt and black pepper; cover the mixture and chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Form the mixture into 15 (1-1/2-inch thick) patties.
  • Place the remaining 2 cups breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
  • Coat each patty with the crumbs patting with hands to adhere.
  • Transfer to a cookie sheet or large plate.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • Heat the butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add in the shrimp cakes and cook about 6 minutes on each side or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.1, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 841.7, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 28.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality seafood. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cakes.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cakes tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cakes. They should be cooked through, but not dry.
  • Serve the cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • For a gluten-free version of the cakes, use gluten-free bread crumbs.
  • To make the cakes ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the cakes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Conclusion:

Cajun seafood cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new seafood recipe, give Cajun seafood cakes a try!

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