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Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens

Recipe information

  • 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

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Line baking sheet with foil. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add crabmeat and stir gently to combine. Shape mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick cakes. Transfer to prepared sheet. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook crab cakes until bottoms are brown, about 4 minutes. Using spatula, carefully turn cakes over and cook until second sides are brown, about 4 minutes longer.

    Step 3

    Divide greens among 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Top with crab cakes. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.