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Cajun Crawfish Burger

Name: Cajun Crawfish Burger with Homemade Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked crawfish tails, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 large egg; 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp lemon juice; 4 brioche buns; 4 leaves butter lettuce

This Cajun Crawfish Burger features seasoned patties made from cooked crawfish tails, green onions, and bell pepper bound with crushed Ritz crackers, pan-fried until golden and topped with a creamy homemade Cajun sauce on brioche.

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Total

16 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

1 lb cooked crawfish tails, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large egg
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
4 brioche buns
4 leaves butter lettuce

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Instructions

1
Finely chop the green onions and yellow bell pepper. Roughly chop the crawfish tails.
2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped crawfish, green onions, bell pepper, 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, egg, and crushed crackers.
3
Mix everything together until well combined, then form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the patties in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
5
While the patties are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/2 tbsp of Cajun seasoning until smooth.
6
Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
7
Assemble the burgers by placing a leaf of butter lettuce on the bottom bun, followed by a crawfish patty. Top with a generous amount of the Cajun sauce and the top bun.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat chopped crawfish tails dry after cooking to prevent excess moisture from making patties mushy or causing them to fall apart during frying.
Form patties gently and chill for 15–20 minutes before pan-frying to help them hold their shape and brown evenly.
Don't skip the egg binder; it holds the mixture together. If patties seem too wet, add more crushed crackers one tablespoon at a time.
Use medium heat for pan-frying to allow patties to cook through and develop a golden crust without burning the exterior.

Substitutions

Ritz crackers → gluten-free crackers or panko breadcrumbs (maintains binding and texture)
Yellow bell pepper → red or green bell pepper (same function, slightly different flavor profile)
Olive oil → butter or neutral oil (for pan-frying; butter adds richer flavor)
Brioche bun → ciabatta or potato bun (structural support and flavor variation)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked patties in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side. Uncooked patties can be frozen for up to 1 month on a parchment-lined tray, then pan-fried directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes per side.