Seafood Cakes With Jalapeño Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Seafood Cakes With Jalapeño Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp; 1/2 pound grouper or other lean whitefish fillets; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 pound fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked*; 3 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1/2 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
1/2 pound grouper or other lean whitefish fillets
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked*
3 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
2
Arrange shrimp and grouper in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 10 minutes or until grouper flakes easily with a fork. Cool and chop shrimp and grouper.
3
Combine onion and next 11 ingredients; stir in shrimp mixture, crabmeat, and 1 cup breadcrumbs.
4
Shape mixture into 12 patties;coat with remaining 2 cups breadcrumbs. Cover and chill 1 hour.
5
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add patties, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels, and serve with Jalapeno Tartar Sauce.
6
*1 (6-ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained, may be substituted for fresh crabmeat.

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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.

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: 1/2 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp, 1/2 pound grouper or other lean whitefish fillets, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, Seafood Cakes With Jalapeño 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seafood Cakes With Jalapeño Tartar Sauce

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