What better way to celebrate Louisiana culture than with this recipe for Creole scallop cakes? Similar to Maryland crab cakes, they are an altogether new taste sensation. Cajun style’s savory flavors are reflected here, representing the region where much of the country’s finest seafood is prepared.
Recipe Servings: 6
Prep Time
20 minutes
+ 30 minutes resting
+ 30 minutes resting
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped leek, white part only
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp mustard
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 1 Tbsp chopped fennel
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1½ tsp creole seasoning
- 1 lb sea scallops, fresh or frozen
For coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
For sauce:
Directions
- Combine egg, breadcrumbs, red pepper, leek, garlic, honey, mustard, thyme, fennel, lemon pepper seasoning, and Creole seasoning in a large bowl.
- Puree scallops in a food processor, and fold into egg mixture.
- Mix breadcrumbs, parsley, and ground black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Drop 2 tablespoons of the scallop mixture into the crumbs, then gently coat and shape into patties about ½ inch thick.
- Repeat above steps with remaining scallop mixture and breadcrumbs.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or more.
- Make sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, honey mustard, lemon juice, apple juice, and dry seasonings in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat cooking oil in large pan over medium heat.
- Fry the patties in batches in the heated cooking oil, for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with sauce.
Notes
Make Creole seasoning by mixing ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, a pinch of dried thyme, a pinch of ground cumin, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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