Crawfish and Shrimp Seafood Cakes
Shrimp and crawfish cakes combine chopped seafood with scallions, red bell pepper, mustard, garlic, cayenne, and seafood seasoning for a spicy, well-seasoned flavor. Mixed with crackers and mayonnaise, coated in panko, and deep-fried until golden, they make a satisfying appetizer or dinner served hot.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crawfish and Shrimp Seafood Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix shrimp, crawfish, crackers, scallions, eggs, bell pepper, mayonnaise, olive oil, dry mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and seafood seasoning together in a bowl until well combined.
- 2
Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Coat lightly with panko bread crumbs.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 656.0 kcal High 33%
- Protein 37.19 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 54.8 g 20%
- Total Fat 31.41 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 4.36 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 308.5 mg High 103%
- Sodium 677.94 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 1.39 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 165.29 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 5.72 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 566.56 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 45.21 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.12 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crawfish and Shrimp Seafood Cakes is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Crawfish, Dry Mustard, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 656.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crawfish and Shrimp Seafood Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Crawfish, Dry Mustard, Eggs, Garlic Powder. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crawfish and Shrimp Seafood Cakes?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 656.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crawfish and Shrimp Seafood Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crawfish and Shrimp Seafood Cakes healthy?
- Crawfish and Shrimp Seafood Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 656.0 calories and 37.19 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 677.94 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.36 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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