Description

Savor the deliciousness of Mini Crawfish Cakes with Red Pepper Remoulade, a delightful dish that brings a taste of the South to any gathering! These crispy seafood bites are packed with flavor from fresh vegetables and spices, making them an irresistible choice for parties or cozy nights in. Each cake is perfectly complemented by the creamy remoulade, adding an extra zing that elevates this appetizer to a crowd favorite. Easy to prepare and customizable, these mini cakes are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp Creole mustard
2 large eggs
1 (16 oz) package crawfish tails, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
⅔ cup cornmeal
Vegetable oil (for frying)
1 roasted red bell pepper, minced
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook onion until translucent. Add bell peppers, cooking until softened, then add garlic and remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings. Add cooked vegetables, crawfish tails, panko, cornmeal, and eggs; mix gently.
Form mixture into small patties and fry in vegetable oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides.
For the remoulade, blend roasted red bell pepper with sour cream and olive oil until smooth.
Serve warm with remoulade for dipping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
Calories: 110
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Fresh ingredients lead to the best flavor; opt for quality crawfish or shrimp if preferred. Customize your cakes by adding your favorite herbs or spices. Allow fried cakes to rest on a wire rack to maintain their crispiness.