Crawfish Cakes With Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Crawfish Cakes With Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crawfish Cakes; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups onions, peeled and diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (or other Louisiana style hot sauce); 1 lb crawfish tail meat; 2 ounces romano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup); 1 cup dry breadcrumbs; salt and pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons flour, for dusting; Lemon Butter Sauce; 2 lemons, juice of; 1/4 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc); 1 cup butter, cut into tablespoons

Servings: persons

Crawfish Cakes
1/2 cup butter
2 cups onions, peeled and diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (or other Louisiana style hot sauce)
1 lb crawfish tail meat
2 ounces romano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons flour, for dusting
Lemon Butter Sauce
2 lemons, juice of
1/4 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
1 cup butter, cut into tablespoons

1
To make the crawfish cakes: Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the vegetables until tender, about five minutes.
2
Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce and crawfish; cook about three minutes or until the crawfish are heated through.
3
Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly, transfer to a cookie sheet and chill in refrigerator at least 45 minutes or overnight.
4
Form into 8 round cakes of about 1/2 cup each.
5
Dust with flour.
6
Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook cakes until golden on each side.
7
For the Sauce: Combine the lemon juice and wine in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until reduced by half.
8
Lower heat and whisk in butter a tablespoon at a time.
9
To serve, ladle a little sauce on warmed salad plates; place two cakes on each.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crawfish Cakes, 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups onions, peeled and diced, 1 cup celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Cakes With Lemon Butter 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!

Crawfish Cakes With Lemon Butter Sauce

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