Lemon Crab Cakes over Greens Recipe

Name: Lemon Crab Cakes over Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces claw crabmeat; 2 -3 slices white bread or 2 -3 slices French bread; 1 lemon; ⅓ cup mayonnaise (low fat is OK if preferred); ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion, including tops; 18-¼ teaspoon salt; 18-¼ teaspoon cayenne; 18-¼ teaspoon white pepper (to your taste); 2 tablespoons butter (cooking spray is OK if preferred); 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens (Spring Mix is our favorite); ¼ cup citrus vinaigrette dressing

Servings: persons

8 ounces claw crabmeat
2 -3 slices white bread or 2 -3 slices French bread
1 lemon
⅓ cup mayonnaise (low fat is OK if preferred)
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion, including tops
18-¼ teaspoon salt
18-¼ teaspoon cayenne
18-¼ teaspoon white pepper (to your taste)
2 tablespoons butter (cooking spray is OK if preferred)
1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens (Spring Mix is our favorite)
¼ cup citrus vinaigrette dressing

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["Pulse bread in blender to make 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs.", "Grate yellow rind of lemon to make 1 tsp zest.", "Cut lemon in 2- 6 pieces and squeeze to make 2 tbsp juice.", "Blend mayonnaise with lemon zest, juice and seasonings in a medium size bowl.", "Stir in crab meat, breadcrumbs and onions.", "Shape mixture into eight 3 inch""cakes"" on a sheet of wax paper.", "Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.", "Melt 1 tbsp butter (or non-stick spray).", "Cook crab cakes in skillet 4 minutes.", "Add the other tbsp butter (or more spray), turn the cakes carefully, and cook another 4 minutes.", "Cook in batches, if necessary, you don't want to crowd them in the pan.", "Meanwhile, toss greens with dressing in a large bowl.", "Divide greens onto 4 plates.", "Lay crab cakes over greens and serve with fresh tomato slices and hot garlic bread."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces claw crabmeat, 2 -3 slices white bread or 2 -3 slices French bread, 1 lemon, ⅓ cup mayonnaise (low fat is OK if preferred), and more.

Yes, Lemon Crab Cakes over Greens falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Lemon Crab Cakes over Greens

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