Crawfish Cakes with Chipotle Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Crawfish Cakes with Chipotle Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dried chipotle peppers; 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chopped green onions; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon oil; 1 cup shelled crawfish tails; 2 tablespoons each chopped onion, red pepper and celery; 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic; Creole spice; 1 egg; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; Chopped parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 dried chipotle peppers
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon oil
1 cup shelled crawfish tails
2 tablespoons each chopped onion, red pepper and celery
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
Creole spice
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Chopped parsley, for garnish

1
Make tartar sauce: In a cast-iron skillet over high heat pan roast peppers, toasting them on all sides, until smoky and slightly charred.
2
Chop finely.
3
In a small bowl combine with remaining sauce ingredients.
4
Adjust seasonings, to taste, with salt and pepper.
5
In a saute pan heat 1 teaspoon oil, add chopped onion, red pepper and celery, and toss and cook 2 minutes until tender.
6
Remove pan from heat and add garlic, crawfish meat, and 1 teaspoon Creole spice or to taste.
7
Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
8
Mix in egg and enough bread crumbs for mixture to bind; adjust seasonings to taste with salt, pepper and Creole spice.
9
Form into 4 equal patties and flatten to 3/4-inch thick.
10
Heat remaining oil in a saute pan and cook cakes on both sides until brown and crispy.
11
Serve garnished with parsley and a dollop of tartar sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dried chipotle peppers, 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chopped green onions, Juice of 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Cakes with Chipotle Tartar 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.

Crawfish Cakes with Chipotle Tartar Sauce

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