Gabby Crabby Sandwiches Recipes

GABBY CRABBY SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix crab, mayonnaise, onion, salt and lemon juice.
• Place a tomato slice on each muffin half.
• Arrange crab salad on top of tomato dividing equally among sandwiches.
• Top each with a slice of mozzarella.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned.
• Cooks Note: Due to personal taste, I often decrease the amount of mayonnaise so that the salad isn't as wet.

CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, celery and onion. Place muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until toasted. Spread each muffin half with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.

OPEN FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• To make the sauce: Mix 1/4 cup of mayonnaise with the ketchup, and chili sauce in a bowl or food processor. Season the sauce with lemon juice, salt and pepper, Worcestershire, crab boil and grated horseradish and reserve.
• To make the sandwiches: Slice the croissants in half then lightly toast them in the oven.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the crab with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, the cream cheese, and capers. Season the mixture with Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, crab boil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
• Spoon or pipe the crab mixture onto the croissant halves. Arrange the sandwiches on 4 plates. Drizzle with sauce and serve.