Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound crabmeat, well drained; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups mixed baby greens; 1/4 cup bottled citrus vinaigrette; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1
Line baking sheet with foil.
2
Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
3
Add crabmeat and stir gently to combine.
4
Shape mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick cakes.
5
Transfer to prepared sheet.
6
(Can be made 2 hours ahead.
7
Cover and refrigerate.)
8
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
9
Working in batches, cook crab cakes until bottoms are brown, about 4 minutes.
10
Using spatula, carefully turn cakes over and cook until second sides are brown, about 4 minutes longer.
11
Divide greens among 4 plates.
12
Drizzle with vinaigrette.
13
Top with crab cakes.
14
Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

309

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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