Jul 14 2026
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Fresh Crab Napoleon Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Bella
Time30m
Serves2

Layers of fresh crab, tomato & avocado; served with romaine, capers, tomato, mild jalapeno & parmesan, with citrus vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Crab Napoleon Layers

Salad Base

Citrus Vinaigrette

Method

Crab Napoleon Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Start by finely chopping the fresh crab meat and set it aside in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes and avocado into 1/2-inch cubes and keep them separate.

Salad Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare the Salad Base

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl.

  2. 4

    Add Capers and Jalapeno

    Chop the mild jalapeno finely and add it along with the capers to the bowl of romaine lettuce.

  3. 5

    Layer the Ingredients

    In a serving dish, create layers of the diced avocado, tomatoes, and chopped crab meat to form a Napoleon-style stack.

Citrus Vinaigrette Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, and honey until well combined.

  2. 7

    Season the Vinaigrette

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, and mix again.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Place the layered crab Napoleon on top of the prepared salad base in the bowl.

  2. 9

    Drizzle with Vinaigrette

    Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the layered crab Napoleon and the salad base before serving.

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