Description
Easy & Quick Crab Melts are a delicious and satisfying seafood sandwich perfect for a quick lunch or snack. These crab melts feature tender lump crab meat blended with a tangy mayonnaise and Dijon mustard mixture, seasoned with lemon juice, green onions, parsley, and Old Bay seasoning. Topped with tomato and melted cheddar or Swiss cheese, they are broiled to bubbly perfection on sourdough bread for a warm, cheesy treat that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Mixture
- 1 can (6 oz) lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or paprika)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 4 slices sourdough or sandwich bread
- 4 slices tomato (optional)
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- Butter for toasting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Broiler: Set your oven broiler to high to prepare for toasting and melting the ingredients quickly.
- Mix the Crab Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onion, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir gently until everything is well incorporated without breaking up the crab meat too much.
- Toast the Bread: Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and lightly toast under the broiler for 1–2 minutes on each side. Watch closely to prevent burning. Optionally, you can butter the bread and pan-fry it for a crispier texture before broiling.
- Assemble the Melts: Spoon the crab mixture evenly onto each toasted bread slice. If using, add a slice of tomato on top of the crab mixture, then top each with a slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese.
- Broil Until Melty: Return the prepared melts to the broiler and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the crab melts from the oven and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat if available for a richer, more delicate flavor.
- English muffins or mini toasts can be used in place of bread for bite-sized appetizers.
- Butter the bread slices and pan-fry them lightly for a crispier base before adding toppings and broiling.
