Open Faced Crab Sandwich Recipes

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.

CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 9x9 baking dish (or similar size) with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, chopped onion, lump crab meat, chopped artichokes, parsley, fine sea salt, white pepper and smoked paprika in a medium bowl. Toss to combine being carful to not break apart crab pieces.
• Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, or until starting to lightly brown.
• Place sourdough bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Place under high broil about 4 inches from the heating mechanism for 3-4 minutes or until they brown lightly. Remove.
• Evenly spoon hot crab mixture over each slice of bread, 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of Monterey Jack cheese.
• Place back under the broiler until cheese melts, approximately 2 minutes, but watch closely considering that broilers vary greatly.
• Serve open face and hot.
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OPEN-FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Stir in the crab, cheese, red pepper, onions and celery. Spoon over bread halves. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 5 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 3-in. pieces.

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).

OPEN FACED CRAB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Toast bread under the broiler on one side only.
• Place toasted sidedown on cookie sheet.
• Combine crab meat, celery, scallions, mushrooms, caraway seeds, mayonnaise and sour cream.
• Spread mixture on untoasted side of bread; top with 2 slices bacon and a slice of cheese.
• Broil until cheese melts and bubbles.

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.