Shrimp and Crawfish Cakes by Lori Bogan-Potts

Ingredients

1/2 pound finely chopped peeled deveined shrimp 1/2 pound finely chopped crawfish tails 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup minced celery 1/4 cup minced jalapeno 1-1/2 teaspoon brown mustard 1-1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Instructions

In a large bowl, add crackers, onions, celery, jalapenos, cajun seasonings, mayonnaise and mustard, mix well. Add in shrimp, crawfish, and panko bread crumbs. Form into 4 patties.

Heat olive oil and butter on medium heat in skillet. Add patties and brown for 4 - 5 minutes per side until nice golden brown. Drain on paper towel.

In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, hot sauce and cajun seasoning together. Pour desired amount onto top of cake patties and serve warm.