Best 7 Creole Scallop Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with our Creole Scallop Cakes, an exquisite appetizer or main course that embodies the vibrant flavors of the region. Savor the tender, succulent scallops enveloped in a crispy, golden crust, complemented by a symphony of aromatic spices, herbs, and vegetables. These scallop cakes are not just a meal; they are a celebration of Creole cuisine, a heritage passed down through generations.

Our curated collection of recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences and cooking styles. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, we have something for everyone. Dive into the classic Creole Scallop Cakes recipe, a timeless dish that showcases the essence of this iconic cuisine. Explore variations like the Pan-Seared Scallop Cakes with Lemon Butter Sauce, where the tangy citrus notes elevate the delicate sweetness of the scallops. For a healthier twist, try the Air Fryer Scallop Cakes, which deliver a crispy exterior and tender interior without compromising on flavor.

For a delightful twist, embark on a culinary adventure with our Caribbean Scallop Cakes, infusing Caribbean spices and herbs into the mix for a vibrant taste sensation. Craving a low-carb option? Our Keto Scallop Cakes are the perfect choice, featuring almond flour and coconut flour as the base for a guilt-free indulgence. And if you're seeking a gluten-free alternative, our Gluten-Free Scallop Cakes offer a delicious solution without compromising on taste or texture.

No matter your preference, our collection of Creole Scallop Cakes recipes guarantees a tantalizing culinary experience. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of flavors and textures that define this cherished dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SEAFOOD CAKES



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Ordinary crab cakes are fine, but my family prefers this version featuring scallops and shrimp as well as crab.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound uncooked scallops
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup canola oil
Seafood cocktail sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place scallops and shrimp in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the cream, egg yolk, mustard, salt and cayenne; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; fold in crab and chives. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook seafood cakes in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with seafood sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SCALLOP CAKES



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My daughter loves scallops and I can't wait to make this elegant dish for her. It comes from Bon Appetit.

Provided by Geema

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 lbs sea scallops
1/2 cup chives, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a non stick skillet on medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Let cool.
  • In a food processor, coarsely chop scallops -- do not over process.
  • Place chopped scallops in a large bowl and add onion, chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel and pepper.
  • Form into 8 1/2 inch thick patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
  • Place patties on plate or baking sheet and chill for 1-6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium heat and cook scallop cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cakes to the baking sheet and bake until completely cooked -- about 7 minutes.
  • Serve with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise, which I've also posted, or whatever condiment you might enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.3, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 127.9, Sodium 1549.5, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 40.9

CREOLE CRABCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 25 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
4 cloves garlic, minced and roasted in olive oil
4 ounces mayonnaise
Pinch chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Pinch fresh chopped thyme leaves
Dash seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Breading (all-purpose flour, 3 eggs, lightly beaten with a little water, and panko bread crumbs)
Olive oil
Chipotle-Honey Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Corn, recipe follows
Remoulade, recipe follows
Thyme sprigs, for garnish
5 Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup hot cream
4 ounces melted butter
1 to 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed from cob
2 tablespoons oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chipotle-Honey Puree, to desired spiciness, recipe follows
1 (4 oz) can chipotle in adobo
1/4 bunch cilantro leaves
2 to 3 cloves garlic
Honey, to taste
2 to 3 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped cornichons
1 tablespoon capers
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon brandy
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, garlic, mayonnaise, herbs and seafood seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using the #3 circle pastry cutter, pack with 2 tablespoons of the crab mixture. Form into cakes and freeze until ready to fry. To fry, place the flour in a shallow dish or bowl. Place the eggs in a separate bowl and the panko in another bowl. Dredge each crab cake in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess. Fry quickly in olive oil. To assemble, place disk of mashed potatoes on top of crab cakes and heat together in a preheated 400 degree F oven until the top is crisp. Finish with a dollop of remoulade and a sprig of thyme.
  • Cook potatoes until soft and drain. While potatoes are cooking, combine the cream and butter in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until the butter melts. Remove the corn from the cob and roast or saute corn in oil until tender and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Rice or smash the potatoes, add cream mixture, sauteed corn and chipotle puree, to taste. Shape into small disks.
  • Puree all ingredients in a blender.
  • Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to squeeze bottle.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CREOLE



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Since I love both shrimp and scallops, I decided to mix them both into a spicy creole that is delicious!

Provided by Jeena in FL

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/2 lb small scallop
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 chopped garlic cloves
4 tablespoons butter
4 cups cooked yellow rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the paprika, pepper, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, oregano, and thyme.
  • Add the shrimp and scallops to the seasoning and coat.
  • Melt four tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Add the celery and onion and cook until just tender.
  • Add the Worcestershire, lemon juice, and garlic. Saute until mixed and heated through.
  • Add seasoned shrimp and scallops and cook until scallops are tender and shrimp is opaque.
  • Serve the shrimp and scallops over yellow rice and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 270.1, Sodium 1006.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 34.1

SCALLOP CAKES WITH CILANTRO-LIME MAYONNAISE AND NEW POTATOES



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Categories     Potato     Shellfish     Appetizer     Fry     Mayonnaise     Seafood     Scallop     Spring     Summer     Pan-Fry     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 pounds sea scallops
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise
Buttered New Potatoes with Chives
Whole fresh chives
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Cool. Place scallops in processor. Using on/off turns, coarsely chop scallops. Transfer scallops to large bowl. Stir in onion, chopped chives, parsley, flour, ginger, lime juice, egg, salt, lime peel, and pepper. Form scallop mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties, each about 3 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Place scallop cakes on baking sheet. Cover and chill 1 hour. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add scallop cakes to skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cakes to baking sheet. Place in oven and bake until cooked through, about 7 minutes.
  • Place 2 scallop cakes on each of 4 plates. Top with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise. Place Buttered New Potatoes with Chives alongside. Garnish scallop cakes with whole chives and cilantro sprigs.

SCALLOP AND SHRIMP CREOLE



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Provided by Leslie Revsin

Categories     Tomato     Scallop     Shrimp     Bell Pepper

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound large shrimp in the shell, or approximately 3/4 pound frozen, cleaned shrimp, defrosted (about 30 pieces)
1 1/4 pounds sea or bay scallops
3 tablespoons bacon fat or vegetable oil
1/2 cup small diced or chopped onion
1/2 cup small diced or chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup small diced or chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup small diced or chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup crushed or chopped drained canned plum tomatoes, plus 1/4 cup of their juice
Salt and freshly ground black or white pepper to taste
Tabasco sauce to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh (flat-leaf or curly) parsley

Steps:

  • To prepare:
  • Peel the shrimp and save the shells for shrimp oil or shrimp broth or discard them. Pick up a shrimp and make a shallow slit down the middle of the length of the back to expose the black intestine. Slit all the shrimp and lift out the black intestine with the point of your paring knife, or flush it out under cold running water. If using defrosted cleaned shrimp, skip this step. Either way, dry the shrimp well with paper towels and set them aside.
  • Clean the sea scallops by peeling and discarding the little strip of muscle that is attached to one side. (If your scallops are somewhat old the muscle strip may not be there.) Place the scallops in a colander and wash them well under cold running water - keep an eye open for specks of dark sand. Drain the scallops well and roll them in paper towels to dry them thoroughly. If the scallops are very large, cut them into 1/2" to 3/4" pieces (it's the thickness that determines the cooking time, not how wide they are). If you're using bay scallops, don't remove the tiny strip of muscle, it's tender. Either way, set the scallops aside while you're preparing the sauce.
  • Put the bacon fat or vegetable oil into a skillet or stew-type pot that's wide and deep enough to hold all the seafood in about 2 layers with about 2 cups of sauce. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion, peppers, and celery. Cook the vegetables, adjusting the heat if necessary and stirring frequently, until they have become slightly wilted and a little brown, about 5 minutes. When the vegetables are ready, turn the heat to low and stir in the garlic, thyme, oregano, bay leaf and cayenne, cooking for about 30 seconds. Add the flour and continue to stir for about 1 minute more to cook away its raw taste. Add the tomatoes and their juice, and simmer the sauce, covered, over very low heat, about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are almost tender and it's very thick. Stir the sauce once or twice during this period. Season it generously with salt, pepper, and Tabasco, and set it aside. The sauce can be made 3 or 4 days in advance and refrigerated, but be sure to heat it through before continuing with the recipe.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the scallops and shrimp together and season them well with salt and pepper. (If you're using bay scallops that are smaller than 1/2" in width, don't mix them with the shrimp at this point - see Note.) Remove about one half of the sauce to a bowl, spreading the remaining sauce evenly over the bottom of the skillet or pot. Distribute the seafood evenly over the sauce in the skillet and spread the reserved sauce over the top of the seafood - it won't completely cover. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and, without stirring, heat the mixture until you see 3 or 4 bubbles at the surface. Reduce the heat to very low, tightly cover the skillet, and gently simmer the mixture until the shrimp are white throughout and the scallops are slightly translucent in the center, 8 to 12 minutes, cutting one of each to check, if you're unsure. (If you prefer, you can bake the Creole in a preheated 325°F oven once the bubbles have come to the surface.)
  • The Creole will be much thinner now from the shellfish juices. Taste it for seasoning and adjust it with salt, a generous amount of pepper, and additional Tabasco, if you like.
  • To serve:
  • Ladle the Creole into warm soup plates or bowls, discarding the bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with chopped parsley and serve right away.
  • Note: If you've reserved bay scallops, add them approximately halfway through the cooking (depending on their size), pressing them into the simmering mixture as best as possible. Cover the skillet again and finish cooking.

CREOLE BEEF CASSEROLE



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My husband and I were each cooking something different one night and combined them for this dish. It's great! -Nicki Austin, Lawrenceville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups sour cream
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream, onion and pepper. Stir in potatoes and cheese; transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar and seasonings; spread over potatoes. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your scallop cakes.
  • Chop the scallops finely. This will help them to bind together and make the cakes easier to form.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cakes tough.
  • Cook the cakes over medium heat. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.

Conclusion:

Creole scallop cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. With their crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior, scallop cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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