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Crab Cakes Rockefeller

Name: Crab Cakes Rockefeller
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lump crab claw meat; 0.5 bell pepper; 4 green onions; 1 cup bread crumbs; 4 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 slices bacon; 4 cups baby spinach; 0.25 cup watercress stems; 4 cloves garlic; 6 servings salt & pepper

Crab Cakes Rockefeller pairs crispy crab cakes with a rich spinach and watercress mixture, topped with crumbled bacon. The crab cakes are formed with bell pepper, green onion, and a hint of honey and chili powder, then baked until golden. While they bake, you'll quickly sauté the greens with garlic and the remaining aromatics. Finish each plate with a smear of the greens and a sprinkle of bacon for a well-rounded bite.

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August 30, 2026

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10 steps · 45 min total

Preheat Oven, Prep Sheet

Preheat your oven to 375°F, setting the top rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or a nonstick cooking mat.

Combine Crab Cake Base

In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, diced red bell pepper, half of the diced green onion, and half of the bread crumbs. Set aside the remaining green onion and bread crumbs for later.

Season Crab Mixture

Mix in the honey and chili powder, then season the crab mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

Form Crab Cakes

Form the crab cakes by pressing them into a 1/2 cup measure, squeezing tightly so they hold their shape. If you're shaping them by hand, press them together firmly to prevent them from falling apart.

Arrange the formed crab cakes on the lined baking sheet, leaving at least 1 inch between each one.

Coat Crab Cakes

Lightly coat the outside of each crab cake with olive oil. This helps them brown and form a crisp outer crust as they bake.

Bake Crab Cakes

Bake the crab cakes at 375°F for 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.

Fry Bacon

Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a large skillet until it's crispy. Set it aside to drain on paper towels, then crumble it into small pieces.

Prep Greens, Melt Butter

Finely chop the spinach and watercress stems. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Sauté Greens Mixture

Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Then, stir in the remaining green onion, bread crumbs, and watercress stems, and sauté for another 1 minute.

Finally, add the chopped spinach and cook until it's wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve

To serve, place a crab cake on top of a smear of the spinach mixture, then sprinkle the plate with the crumbled bacon.

Crab Cakes Rockefeller