Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

Butter

melted

2 cup

Onions

peeled and diced

1 cup

Celery

diced

1 cup

Red Bell Pepper

seeded and diced

1 cup

Green Bell Pepper

seeded and diced

1 tbsp

Worcestershire Sauce

1 tbsp

Tabasco Sauce

1 lb

Crawfish Tail Meat

0.5 cup

Romano Cheese

grated

1 cup

Dry Breadcrumbs

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Pepper

to taste

4 tbsp

Olive Oil

4 tbsp

Flour

for dusting

2 unit

Lemons

juice of

0.25 cup

Dry White Wine

1 cup

Butter

cut into tablespoons

Step 1
~4 min

Melt butter in a large skillet.

Step 2
~4 min

Sauté onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper until tender (about 5 minutes).

Step 3
~4 min

Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and crawfish tail meat.

Step 4
~4 min

Cook until crawfish are heated through (about 3 minutes).

Step 5
~4 min

Remove from heat.

Step 6
~4 min

Add romano cheese and dry breadcrumbs; mix thoroughly.

Step 7
~4 min

Transfer mixture to a cookie sheet.

Step 8
~4 min

Chill in refrigerator for at least 45 minutes (or overnight).

Step 9
~4 min

Form into 8 round cakes (about 1/2 cup each).

Step 10
~4 min

Dust cakes with flour.

Step 11
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a skillet.

Step 12
~4 min

Cook cakes until golden on each side.

Step 13
~4 min

For the sauce: Combine lemon juice and white wine in a saucepan.

Step 14
~4 min

Cook over medium heat until reduced by half.

Step 15
~4 min

Lower heat and whisk in butter a tablespoon at a time.

Step 16
~4 min

Ladle sauce onto warmed salad plates.

Step 17
~4 min

Place two crawfish cakes on each plate.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with a side of coleslaw.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.

Ensure crawfish is cooked thoroughly.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Crawfish cakes can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or a light meal.

Pair with a fresh green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Green Salad
Roasted Vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana, USA

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Louisiana cuisine, often served during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Crawfish Festivals

Occasion Tags

Party
Dinner Party
Holiday

Popularity Score

78/100

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