Crab Cakes with Tomatillo California Avocado Salsa

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup mayo
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon peel
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 cup panko Japanese bread crumbs
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
1 lb. lump crabmeat
6 Tbsp. butter
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 tsp. honey
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup diced white onion
4 medium tomatillos, halved and roasted

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.