Cajun Crawfish/Crab Cakes With Spicy Red Pepper Sau

Name: Cajun Crawfish/Crab Cakes With Spicy Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 roasted red peppers (the variety that comes in a jar); ½ cup fat-free mayonnaise; 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon seasoning salt; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 12 onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons ground walnuts; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; ½ teaspoon crab boil seasoning (like Old Bay); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon mustard powder; ¼ teaspoon crushed celery seed; ½ teaspoon ground paprika; 1 lb crawfish meat or 1 lb crabmeat; 12-1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

Servings: persons

2 roasted red peppers (the variety that comes in a jar)
½ cup fat-free mayonnaise
14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
12 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons ground walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon crab boil seasoning (like Old Bay)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon crushed celery seed
½ teaspoon ground paprika
1 lb crawfish meat or 1 lb crabmeat
12-1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

1
Red Pepper Sauce: Puree roasted red peppers in a blender, then add mayonnaise and spices.
2
Set aside and refrigerate.
3
Crawfish Cakes: Heat 1 teaspoons olive oil in saute pan, saute onion and celery until soft.
4
Place in a large mixing bowl.
5
Mix remaining ingredients except bread crumbs.
6
Place half of seafood mixture in a blender or processor and puree and return to mixing bowl and stir together.
7
Place bread crumbs evenly on a cookie sheet.
8
Form about 8 patties and coat them with bread crumbs.
9
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a pan and cook patties in batches.
10
Cook for about 2-3 minutes each side until brown and crisp on outside.
11
Serve with red pepper sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 roasted red peppers (the variety that comes in a jar), ½ cup fat-free mayonnaise, 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, and more.

Yes, Cajun Crawfish/Crab Cakes With Spicy Red Pepper Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Crawfish/Crab Cakes With Spicy Red Pepper Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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