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Crab Melt

This easy crab melt recipe is an elegant lunch and a quick weeknight dinner!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword crab melt, crab melt recipe, crab melt sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 440kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 lb. lump or jumbo lump crab meat (or other crab meat of choice), drained if necessary, any shells or cartilage removed
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large ciabatta rolls, split in half (or use 4 English muffins or 4 large slices of hearty bread)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 4 tomato slices, optional
  • 4 slices Swiss, gruyere, or cheddar cheese
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, Old Bay, and sugar. Add the crab, celery, and green onion. Stir gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add extra mayo, if desired.
    Crab salad in a white bowl.
  • Preheat the broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spread the butter on open face of each ciabatta roll half. Arrange the buttered rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Place the rolls about 6-inches from the broiler and toast until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on them so that they don’t get too dark.
    Toasted ciabatta rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Top each open-face roll with the crab salad. Add a tomato slice if desired. Top with cheese.
    Process shot showing how to make a crab melt sandwich.
  • Broil 6-inches from the heat until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
    Square side shot of a crab melt recipe on a white plate.

Notes

Adjust the number of sandwiches that you prepare to serve the size of your family. For instance, cut all of the ingredients in half to make 2 sandwiches. Similarly, you can double or triple the ingredients if you're entertaining or serving a larger group.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1351mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 1mg