Crab Sandwich Recipes

OPEN FACED CRAB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a bowl, combine crabmeat, green onions, cheese, mayonnaisse and cayenne (or hot pepper sauce).
• Slice tomatoes into eight slices.
• On a baking sheet or broiler pan place English muffin halves and broil 3-4 inches from heat until golden (3-5 minutes); remove from oven.
• Place a tomato slice on each muffin half and top with crab mixture (about 1/2 cup per muffin half)and then sprinkle with extra shredded cheese, if desired.
• Return to oven and broil until cheese browns. (3-5 minutes).

CRAB SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and lemon juice until well combined. Gently fold in crab; season with salt and pepper.
• Place one slice of brioche on work surface. Top with lettuce, crab salad, and tomato slices. Sandwich with remaining slice of bread. Serve immediately.

SUPER CRAB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center portion of each half to make a hollow and discard. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the loaf, and mustard on the top half. Fill the bottom hollow with surimi. Cover the surimi with slices of Muenster and colby jack cheese, then layer with the tomato slices, avocado slices, and sprouts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the remaining bread half. Slice across the loaf to make six sections.

CRAB CAKE AND FRIED GREEN TOMATO SLIDERS

Steps:

• For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, panko, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon, seafood seasoning, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 30 minutes to firm up; this allows the panko to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
• For the remoulade: Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, Dijon, capers, hot sauce, Worcestershire, paprika, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the crab cakes: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter.
• Scoop 1/3-cup mounds of the crab mixture, pat into 1-inch-thick patties and place on the prepared baking sheet. You should have 9 patties. Bake until golden around the edges and heated through, about 205 minutes.
• For the fried green tomatoes: Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels or set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
• Whisk together the flour, cayenne, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Whisk the eggs in another shallow dish. Put the panko in a third shallow dish. Dip each tomato slice in the flour, then egg, then panko.
• Fry the green tomatoes, flipping, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared plate or rack.
• For serving: Split the slider buns. Put a fried green tomato on each bottom bun. Spoon some remoulade over each, add a crab cake and top with pickled red onions and Bibb lettuce. Close the sliders with the top buns.

BEST EVER CRAB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make the crab paste: mix the ingredients together in a bowl and season, then set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the white meat with the herbs, lemon juice, oil and seasoning.
• Spread the bread lightly with butter, then spoon and spread the crab paste over 4 of the slices. Pile the white meat over, then top with the remaining bread. Cut the crusts off, if you like, and serve halved or in small triangles or squares with lemon wedges on the side.

SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to about 400 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, mix eggs, milk and beer until creamy. Put flour in a separate bowl. Dip soft shell crabs into wet batter and then dip into flour. Drop battered crab into hot oil. Fry crab for 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve on buns, with tartar sauce, tomato and lettuce.
• Mix mayonnaise, horseradish, pickles, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Add lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Yield: about 3 cups

CRAB MELT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brush muffins with butter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until toasted., In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, egg yolks, onion and seasonings. Fold in crab. Spread 3 tablespoons crab mixture over each muffin half. , Broil for 2-3 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Freeze option: Cover and freeze uncooked crab-topped muffins in a single layer for up to 2 months. Place frozen muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

CRAB CAKE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the crab, crushed crackers, onion and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, egg, salt, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic powder. Stir into crab mixture until blended. Shape into six 3-in. patties; coat with flour. , In a large skillet, fry patties in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on rolls with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.

SIMPLE CRAB SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together mayo, mustard, lemon juice, crab meat, salt and pepper.
• Place crab meat on toasted bread.
• Put some mozzarella on top of the crab meat and put together your sandwich.

SEAFOOD SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, flake the crabmeat, and mix in mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
• Spread butter on the inside of the hot dog buns, and toast under the broiler. Fill buns with the crab salad, and serve.

CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise and seafood seasoning in medium bowl. Mix in celery and onion. Add crabmeat and stir gently to combine without breaking up crabmeat. Season to taste with pepper.
• Place bottoms of rolls on plates. Mound half of crab salad, then lettuce on each. Set tops of rolls over and press sandwiches slightly to compact.

CRAB SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix lemon juice, salt, creme fraiche, shallot, and chives. Season with pepper. Fold in crab. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Divide lettuce, avocado, and crab among 4 bread slices. Sandwich with remaining slices.

MINI CRAB SANDWICH RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Cut rolls horizontally in half; place, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
• Bake 8 min. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except lettuce.
• Fill rolls with lettuce and crabmeat mixture just before serving.

CRAB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Split english muffins, and place on a greased baking sheet.
• Combine crab, mayo, and onion. Mix until completely combined. (You may add more or less mayo depending on how "wet" you like this mixture.).
• Taste, and add salt and pepper as necessary.
• Spread crab mixture evenly over the muffin halves.
• In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the flour, and whisk to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in milk, and whisk to keep lumps from forming.
• When milk is hot (DO NOT BOIL), add the cheese, continuing to stir constantly, until the cheese is fully melted, and the sauce thickens.
• Taste, and add salt and pepper as necessary.
• Top the muffins with the sauce.
• Sprinkle with extra cheese to taste, and with paprika for color.
• Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is golden and bubbly.
• Serve immediately.