Best 15 Cold Crab Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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Cold crab salad sandwiches are a refreshing and delicious summer meal. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this sandwich is sure to satisfy your craving. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying cold crab salad sandwich that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CRAB SALAD SANDWICH



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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

1 lb Crab Meat
1 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Celery
1/2 tsp Celery Seed
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

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 SANDWICH



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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

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon creme fraiche
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon minced chives
Freshly ground peppercorns, preferably pink
8 ounces lump crabmeat
4 leaves red-leaf lettuce
1 avocado, thinly sliced
8 slices brioche, toasted

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.

CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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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

1/4 cup regular or low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
6 ounces crabmeat, picked over
2 large seeded sandwich rolls (such as kaiser), split horizontally
1 cup thinly sliced romaine lettuce

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell or cartilage
1 stalk celery, peeled, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 teaspoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted hot dog rolls or Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

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 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

SEAFOOD SANDWICH



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This awesome sandwich is reminiscent of the famous Maine Lobster Roll, and made with ingredients that are easy to find.

Provided by Erin J

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crab or lobster meat
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon OLD BAY® Seasoning
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 hot dog buns

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

CRAB SANDWICH



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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

1 tablespoon prepared mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 ounces crab meat
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 slices brioche (each 1/2 inch thick), toasted
1 leaf Boston lettuce
4 slices ripe plum tomato

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.

FAKE CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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This recipe uses those fake crabmeat "sealegs" you find in the grocery store. I can hear the purists out there groaning already. Fake crab is actually made with real fish, but seasoned to taste like crab. My daughter has a particular fondness for sealegs, and this is one of my favorite ways of preparing it for her. I don't think fake crab tastes much like real crab at all and highly recommend you do give real crab a try sometime. But for those times when you don't have any real crab, why not give this a try? It doesn't matter if you use "flake style" or "chunks" or "legs" in this recipe.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup Miracle Whip (regular or light) or 1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
4 hamburger buns or 4 other soft rolls
4 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried

Steps:

  • Drop fake crab into a food processor (or one of those hand crank food processing bowls) and pulse just a few seconds- to break up the crab into small chunks (don't go overboard).
  • Add Miracle Whip and pulse (or hand crank) another couple of seconds until crab is minced and all is blended.
  • Stir in finely chopped celery and red onion (do this by hand or you will end up with mush).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve on a soft bun with lettuce.

CRAB SALAD TEA SANDWICHES



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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

4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
8 cups cooked fresh or canned crabmeat
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
48 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
48 lettuce leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Green onions, cut into thin strips, optional

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.

BEST EVER CRAB SANDWICHES



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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

8 hand-cut slices best-quality brown or granary bread
unsalted butter , for spreading
1 lemon , cut into 4 wedges, to serve
brown crabmeat from 1 large brown crab, about 1.5 kg in its shell (reserve the white meat, see below)
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp tomato ketchup
juice 1/2 lemon
1 tsp Dijon mustard
big pinch cayenne pepper
few drops brandy (optional)
picked white meat from the same crab
small handful chopped mixed herbs such as parsley, dill, tarragon, chervil and chives
juice 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil

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

CLASSIC CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



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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

6 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
5 ounces small cooked shrimp, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, diced
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

BAKED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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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

1 lb imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup diced celery
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper
1 loaf unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise (1 lb.)

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.

SEAFOOD SALAD SANDWICHES



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Your choice of chopped seafood gives you options for some surfin' fun on a bun!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked seafood, such as crabmeat, shrimp or lobster
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium celery stalk, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
4 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except buns.
  • Fill buns with seafood mixture. Tuna Salad Filling: Substitute 1 can (9 ounces) tuna, drained, for the seafood. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Chicken Salad Filling: Substitute 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey for the seafood.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg

OPEN FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chili sauce
Lemon juice, to taste
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 to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

DEVILED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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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

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat (about 2 cups)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
12 thin slices pumpernickel bread (about 3 1/2 inches square and 1/8 inch thick)
8 tablespoons softened butter
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced
2-3 heads of crisp baby lettuce

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.)

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab salad. Over-mixing can break up the crab meat and make the salad mushy.
  • If you don't have mayonnaise on hand, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • Add some chopped celery or red onion for a bit of crunch.
  • Serve the crab salad sandwiches on your favorite bread. Toasted bread is a great option.

Conclusion:

Cold crab salad sandwiches are a classic summer dish that are easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and refreshing sandwich that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a party. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cold crab salad sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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