In the realm of delectable sandwiches, the crab salad sandwich stands tall as a classic for seafood enthusiasts. With its succulent crab meat, creamy dressing, and crisp bread, it offers a symphony of flavors that never fails to tantalize the taste buds. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or one adorned with various herbs, vegetables, and condiments, the possibilities for creating the ultimate crab salad sandwich are endless. So, let's embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect crab salad sandwich, sure to leave you and your loved ones craving more.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
CRAB SALAD SANDWICH
Crab sandwiches are delicate, so we prefer thin brioche toast with just crab, soft lettuce, a bit of creme fraiche, and some avocado.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
EASY CRAB SALAD SANDWICH
A light lunch that's full of flavor. Add to your favorite cup of soup and enjoy some sun on the deck!
Provided by Lizotte
Categories Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Shred the crab meat into slivers. If you like a chunkier salad, then use larger pieces.
- Dice celery.
- Mix all ingredients.
- Chill for one hour if you can.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES
You won't even need a fork for this no-fuss supper. Include some top-of-the line potato chips and mixed pickled vegetables on the menu, and have ice cream bars for dessert.
Categories Sandwich Dairy Leafy Green Shellfish Quick & Easy Lunch Seafood Crab Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 2 Servings: Can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.
OPEN FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICH
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- To make the sauce: Mix the 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 the mayonnaise, 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.
BEST EVER CRAB SANDWICHES
A classic crab sandwich made a bit more substantial with a few of Barney's favourite flavours
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 20m
Yield Makes 4 deep-filled sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 2.65 milligram of sodium
CRAB SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
I make these sandwiches for showers, weddings, and special family events. I got the recipe from a friend many years ago while attending the wedding of their daughter. They are so delicious, you can't stop at just one. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; gently stir in crab and eggs. Refrigerate., With a 3-in. round cookie cutter, cut a circle from each slice of bread. Spread each with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Top with lettuce and 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of crab salad; sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with onion strips if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1413.3 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
BAKED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES
Make and share this Baked Crab Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by FruitLoop
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the crabmeat, mayonnaise, green onions, and celery to a large mixing bowl; stir to combine.
- Add the cheese, and salt/pepper to taste; stir to combine.
- Spread the crab mixture over the bottom of the bread; replace top of bread.
- Wrap sandwich in a big piece of heavy foil.
- Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated.
- Cut into slices and serve.
CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES
Make and share this Crab Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dannygirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix first seven ingredients.
- Lay one lettuce leaf each on four pieces of toast.
- Scoop filling on top of lettuce and place other piece of toast on top.
- Slice sandwich in the middle and serve.
CLASSIC CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD
This is one of my favorites. I picked up the recipe when I worked at an IGA supermarket where it was the best seller at the salad bar. It's sure to be a favorite with anyone who likes seafood.
Provided by melimel_86
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the crabmeat, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, and onion into a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, dill, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 434.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CRAB SANDWICH
This delicious crab sandwich recipe is great for any outdoor party, day or night.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Yield Makes 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
DEVILED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES
Provided by Kimberly Kennedy
Categories Egg Fish Leafy Green Mustard Onion Vegetable Freeze/Chill No-Cook
Yield Makes 16 triangular three-layer tea sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a medium-sized bowl combine the crab, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, mustard, scallions, and celery. Mix gently until ingredients are evenly distributed and well coated with mayonnaise.
- 2. Place four slices of bread on a clean surface and spread a half tablespoon of butter on each slice. Spread each slice with one sixth of the crab salad and top with thin layers of onion, egg, and baby lettuce.
- 3. Butter both sides of four more slices of bread and top each half sandwich with one of these slices. Spread each sandwich with a third of the remaining deviled crab and the remaining onion, egg, and lettuce.
- 4. Close the sandwiches with the four remaining bread slices, spread on oneside with the rest of the butter. Press firmly, butter side down, to "seal" the sandwich.
- 5. Slice off crusts then slice each sandwich into four triangular finger sandwiches and place on a platter.
- 6. Cover sandwiches with damp paper towel and plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes. (Crab salad may be made up to one day ahead and the assembled sandwiches up to several hours ahead.)
OPEN-FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES
Everyone loved the crab salad my mother-in-law contributed to a family gathering, so I reduced the fat in her recipe for this version. Serve it hot or cold or as a spread for crackers. -Lanie Kappe of Santa Ana, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab meat, as this will make it tough.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise and mustard to your liking.
- Add other ingredients to your crab salad, such as celery, onion, or red pepper, for extra flavor and crunch.
- Serve the crab salad on a toasted bun or croissant for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
With its creamy texture, delicate flavor, and versatility, crab salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch option or a special dish to serve at your next party, a crab salad sandwich is always a winner. So next time you're in the mood for something delicious and satisfying, give this crab salad recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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