Shrimp Cakes With Andouille Sausage Recipes

SHEET PAN SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray.
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add corn and boil for an additional 5 minutes. Drain. Cut corn into thirds.
• Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning, juice from 1 lemon, garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well to combine and set seasoning mixture aside.
• Combine boiled potatoes and corn, all the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, onion, and sausage slices in a large bowl. Add seasoning mixture and mix evenly.
• Spread potato mixture onto a sheet pan in a single layer. Place lemon wedges evenly on all sides of the sheet pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning in a bowl. Marinate for a few minutes. Add shrimp to the sheet pan with the potato mixture after 8 minutes of baking and mix to combine.
• Return sheet pan to the oven and cook until shrimp are opaque, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove lemon wedges and garnish with parsley and green onions.

CAJUN SHRIMP CAKES WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Place the shrimp and chopped sausage in a food processor and process using on/off turns until coarsely chopped.
• In a skillet melt butter over medium heat; add in the onion, bell pepper and garlic, sauté stirring for about 4 minutes or until softened; transfer to a large bowl.
• Add in shrimp and sausage to the vegetable mixture.
• Stir in mayo, egg, 1 cup breadcrumbs, green onions, mustard, seasoned salt and black pepper; cover the mixture and chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
• Form the mixture into 15 (1-1/2-inch thick) patties.
• Place the remaining 2 cups breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
• Coat each patty with the crumbs patting with hands to adhere.
• Transfer to a cookie sheet or large plate.
• Cover and chill for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Heat the butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add in the shrimp cakes and cook about 6 minutes on each side or until browned.

SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE CHEESECAKE WITH MUSTARD - TOMATO COULIS

Steps:

• To make the crust: Combine the parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and seasoning.
• Add butter and mix just until the ingredients are moist, without overmixing.
• Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan; set to the side.
• To make the coulis: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and saute the garlic and shallots until tender.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for five minutes.
• Add seasoning and mustard.
• Whirl mixture in food processor or blender and strain; let cool until needed.
• To make the filling: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet, cook the sausage; drain off fat.
• In another pan, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, pepper and shrimp until the onions are translucent, about three minutes; set to the side.
• Beat the cheeses in a bowl until smooth.
• Add the cream, cooked sausage and vegetable mixture; blend in the eggs.
• Pour into the crust and place the springform pan into a larger pan; add an inch of warm water and bake for a 65 minutes or until set (the cheesecake should feel firm when lightly touched).
• To serve, pour a little coulis onto serving plate; place a slice of cheesecake on top.

SHRIMP CAKES WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop shrimp and sausage in processor, using on/off turns. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl; cool. Add shrimp and sausage to vegetable mixture. Stir in mayonnaise, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, green onion, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Form shrimp mixture into eight 1-inch-thick cakes. Place remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs on plate. Coat each cake with crumbs, patting to adhere. Transfer to plate; cover and chill 15 minutes or up to 1 day.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add shrimp cakes; sauté until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer 1 cake to each of 6 plates and serve.
• Andouille sausage can be found in specialty foods stores and some supermarkets. You can substitute hot links, kielbasa sausage or smoked Hungarian sausage in these recipes.