Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBellue's Fine Cajun CuisineCrawfish Cakes Recipe

Crawfish Cakes Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Crispy cakes made with crawfish and spices.

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Ingredients

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Crawfish Cake Mixture

Cooking Ingredients

Method

Prepare the Crawfish Cake Mixture

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the crawfish tails, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, mayo, beaten egg, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  2. 2

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This will help the mixture firm up and make it easier to form into cakes.

Cooking the Crawfish Cakes

  1. 3

    Form the Cakes

    After chilling, take the mixture out of the refrigerator. With your hands, form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.

  2. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough by testing with a small piece of the mixture; it should sizzle when added.

  3. 5

    Cook the Cakes

    Carefully place the crawfish cakes in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

  4. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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