SWEET TATER CRAWFISH CAKES recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeverett LoungeSweet Tater Crawfish Cakes Recipe

Sweet Tater Crawfish Cakes Recipe

Inspired by Leverett Lounge
Time40m
Serves4

Sweet Potato Crawfish Cakes served with Braised Red Cabbage & Spicy Green Curry Aioli

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Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Crawfish Cakes

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare Sweet Potatoes

Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash in a bowl.

2

Mix Ingredients

Add crawfish tails, green onions, Panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, garlic, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined.

3

Form Cakes

Shape the mixture into patties, about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.

4

Fry Cakes

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.