Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens

Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens
Spicy Lemon Crab Cakes on Mixed Greens
These crispy cakes are jazzed up with cayenne and lemon peel. Add purchased potato salad, sliced tomatoes, and a seeded baguette. A strawberry tart from the bakery would make a refreshing summer finish.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • lemon wedges
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 4 cups mixed baby greens
  • Carbohydrate 17 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 118 mg(39%)
  • Fat 35 g(54%)
  • Fiber 2 g(7%)
  • Protein 24 g(47%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(28%)
  • Sodium 909 mg(38%)
  • Calories 475

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

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