SWEET TATER CRAWFISH CAKES recipe served on a plate, by Leverett Lounge
Sep 24 2026
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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. 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. 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. 3

    Form Cakes

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

  4. 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.

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