Best 7 Broiled Open Faced Crab Meat Sandwiches Recipes

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"Broiled open faced crab meat sandwiches" are a classic seafood dish enjoyed by many. This sandwich features tender crab meat, a creamy sauce, and a toasted bread base, all broiled together to perfection. The delicate flavor of the crab meat pairs perfectly with the rich sauce, while the toasted bread adds a delightful crunch. Whether you are looking for a special occasion dish or a casual meal, "broiled open faced crab meat sandwiches" are sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OPEN FACED CRAB SANDWICHES



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My ds likes these with extra shredded cheese sprinkled over the top before broiling.Recipe source: Simply Seafood (Winter 1991)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb crabmeat, flaked
3 green onions, chopped
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (for sprinkling on top) (optional)
1/3 cup mayonnaise (reduced calorie is fine)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or (to taste) or 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or (to taste)
2 tomatoes
4 sourdough English muffins, split

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 793.8, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 18.4

OPEN FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chili sauce
Lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Pinch crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1/4 teaspoon grated horseradish, optional
4 croissants
3/4 pound lump crab, picked to remove shells
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon capers, chopped
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce
Pinch crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
Lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

GRILLED CRAB AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere
Salt and pepper
1 can crabmeat, drained
4 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, grated cheese, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add crabmeat to mayonnaise mixture and stir to combine. Spread crabmeat mixture on bread. Cover with a second piece of bread. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sandwich and brown for 2 minutes; flip and continue to brown for 2 to 3 more minutes. Repeat with second sandwich. Slice and serve.

OPEN-FACED SEAFOOD SANDWICHES



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Delicious seafood sandwiches are as close as your cupboard using canned crabmeat and shrimp. Arlene Kroll of Vero Beach, Florida adds fresh parsley, lemon juice and Dijon mustard to give these noontime sandwiches a fresh taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 English muffins, split and toasted
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Brush English muffins with butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, 3/4 cup cheese, celery, olives and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; pour over seafood mixture and toss to coat. , Place a rounded 1/4 cupful of the mixture on each muffin half; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 1421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

OPEN-FACED BROILED ROAST BEEF SANDWICH



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A simple and easily adjusted broiled open face sandwich concoction. You can use beef, ham, turkey, chicken, etc. You can also adjust the veggies. Just make sure the cheese is always on top to pull it together. The combined flavors of the ingredients that I've listed blows my mind every time I make this. Eat with a knife and fork!

Provided by Evan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 hoagie buns, split
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared coarse-ground mustard
1 pound deli sliced roast beef
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 slices provolone cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven on broiler setting.
  • Cut rolls in half, and toast in a bread toaster. Place on a baking sheet. Spread each half with mayonnaise and mustard. Layer with roast beef, tomato, red onion, Provolone, salt and pepper.
  • Broil 3 to 6 inches from heat source for 2 to 4 minutes (keep a constant eye on it) until cheese is bubbly and is beginning to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1628.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

BROILED SPAM® AND CHEESE OPEN FACE SANDWICHES



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An easy lunch open face sandwich. Just SPAM® and Cheddar.

Provided by Elaine E

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 slices bread
1 cup fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), grated
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Place the three slices of bread onto a baking sheet. Stir together the luncheon meat and Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Press the meat and cheese mixture on top of each slice of bread.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until the sandwiches are hot and the topping is beginning to brown on top, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1170.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

OPEN-FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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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

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 loaf (8 ounces) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise

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:

  • To easily remove crab meat from the shell, steam the crabs for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
  • For a more flavorful sandwich, use fresh crab meat instead of canned crab meat.
  • Be sure to season the crab meat well with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Use a variety of cheeses on your sandwich for a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Broil the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, potato salad, or french fries.

Conclusion:

Broiled open-faced crab meat sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these broiled open-faced crab meat sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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