Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens Recipe

Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens Recipe

  • 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
  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. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  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.
  3. Divide greens among 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Top with crab cakes. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.