Lemon Crab Cakes Over Greens
Elevate your seafood game with these irresistible Lemon Crab Cakes Over Greens—a light and flavorful dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Made with delicate lump crab meat, zesty lemon, fragrant parsley, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning, these golden, pan-seared crab cakes are packed with freshness and flavor. Nestled atop a vibrant bed of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber slices, and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and health. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this dish is completed with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a bright, citrusy finish. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is a showstopper for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lump crab meat
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 4 Lemon wedges, for serving
- 0.25 cup Balsamic vinaigrette, for drizzling
Instructions
In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Be careful not to break apart the crab meat too much.
Using your hands or a scoop, divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form them into small patties about 1 inch thick.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes in batches (do not overcrowd the pan) and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the crab cakes are cooking, arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices on four plates.
Place 2 crab cakes on top of each plate of greens.
Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinaigrette and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the crab cakes.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lemon Crab Cakes Over Greens!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.7 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 495 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 3980 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 97.3 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3319 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
