Best 10 Crab Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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Crab salad sandwiches are a classic summer lunch or dinner option. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy, tangy, or spicy salad, there's a crab salad sandwich recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll provide you with a few of our favorite crab salad sandwich recipes. We'll also share some tips on how to make the perfect crab salad sandwich. So, grab a loaf of crusty bread and get ready to enjoy a delicious and refreshing crab salad sandwich.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.)

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.

CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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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

1 package imitation crabmeat, shredded
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
salt
4 leaves iceberg lettuce
8 slices of toasted bread

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.

OPEN-FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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I adapted this from a recipe I found in a Taste of Home Contest Winning Annual Recipes book. My guys deemed it a 'keeper'

Provided by Judy Garcia

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c mayonnaise (may substitute low-fat)
1/8 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
16 oz imitation crab meat (may use real crab)
1 c (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp sweet red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 Tbsp green onion, finely chopped
1/4 c celery, finely chopped
1 loaf unsliced french bread, halved lengthwise*
1/2 to 1 c grated cheddar cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic salt and pepper. Stir in the crab, cheese, red pepper onions and celery. Spread over bread halves* Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, if desired.
  • 2. Place bread halves on baking sheet. Broil 5 inches from heat for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 3-inch pieces.
  • 3. MY NOTE: I used 6-inch submarine rolls instead of the loaf of French bread.

OPEN-FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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Healthier version! Great for summer get together's and party's. Tastes great warm or cold so its a tasty lunch when you don't want to heat the house up by using the oven.

Provided by Rachel Burke

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c mayonnaise, reduced fat
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 pkg imitation crabmeat, chopped (or 16oz real crab)
1 c mozzarella cheese, low-fat
1/4 c green onion, chopped
1/4 c celery, chopped
1/4 c sweet red pepper, chopped
1 french bread loaf, halved lengthwise (italian bread is also pretty good)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and spoon over bread halves.
  • 2. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 5-7 inches from heat for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 3" pieces.

CRUSTY SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup diced cooked shrimp
1 cup shredded crab meat
1/4 cup diced black olives
1/4 cup diced celery
1/8 cup minced onion
1/2 cup chopped hard-boiled egg
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 teaspoons butter, room temperature
8 slices sourdough bread
4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or watercress

Steps:

  • Combine first 10 ingredients. Chill. Spread butter on slices of sourdough bread. Toast sourdough slices under broiler or in toaster oven. Top 4 of the hot bread slices with chilled shrimp and crab salad. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of parsley or watercress. Top with remaining bread slices. Serve immediately while salad is cold and bread is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, use high-quality, fresh crab meat. Avoid using canned or frozen crab meat, as these options often lack flavor and texture.
  • When preparing the crab salad, be gentle to prevent breaking up the crab meat. Use a light touch when mixing the ingredients and avoid over-stirring.
  • Experiment with different seasonings and ingredients to create your own unique crab salad recipe. Some popular additions include celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh herbs.
  • Serve crab salad sandwiches on a variety of breads, such as white bread, wheat bread, or croissants. You can also serve crab salad as a dip with crackers or vegetables.
  • For a refreshing twist, try serving crab salad with a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab salad sandwiches are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. With its combination of fresh crab meat, creamy mayonnaise, and flavorful seasonings, crab salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Whether you prefer a classic crab salad recipe or one with a unique twist, there are endless possibilities to explore. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give crab salad sandwiches a try – you won't be disappointed!

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