Wharf Platter Recipe
Shrimp, Catfish, & Crab Cake
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Breading & Coating
Seasoning & Flavoring
Oil for Frying
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Crab Cakes
- 1
- 2
Form Crab Cakes
Shape the mixture into patties and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Cooking the Seafood
- 3
Prepare the Catfish
Season catfish fillets with salt, black pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Dredge in a mixture of flour and cornmeal.
- 4
Fry Catfish
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry catfish for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
- 6
Fry Shrimp
Fry shrimp in hot oil for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and crispy.
Cooking the Crab Cakes
- 7
Fry Crab Cakes
In the same oil, fry crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

