Best 8 Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches Recipes

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Crab salad tea sandwiches are a classic finger food dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you prefer a simple crab salad with just a few ingredients or a more complex salad with a variety of flavors, there is a recipe out there that is sure to please you. With a little creativity, you can even create your own unique crab salad tea sandwich recipe.

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CRAB SALAD TEA SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 48 appetizers

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 seasoning salt
8 cups cooked fresh crabmeat (or canned crabmeat)
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
48 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
48 lettuce leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
green onion, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • In a big bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; gently stir in the crab and eggs; taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed; refrigerate until well chilled.
  • With a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut a circle from each slice of bread.
  • Spread each with 1/2 teaspoon butter.
  • Top with lettuce and 2 rounded tablespoons of crab salad; sprinkle with paprika.
  • Garnish with onion strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.8, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 278.3, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4

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.

OPEN-FACED EGG SALAD TEA SANDWICHES WITH CRAB AND POPPY SEEDS ON PUMPERNICKEL



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more if needed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill, plus fronds for garnish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
6 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
1 teaspoon black poppy seeds
12 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup julienned radish, soaked in ice water
Pumpernickel bread, cocktail-size slices, lightly toasted and buttered

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, dill, mustard, vinegar and paprika in a large bowl. Add the crab, poppy seeds and eggs to the mixture and toss gently to combine. Add more mayonnaise if the mixture seems dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pat the julienned radish dry. Mound the egg salad on the bread and garnish with radish and dill fronds.

SHRIMP SALAD TEA SANDWICHES



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Using sprouts in these flavorful sandwiches will add color and crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cooked medium shrimp (about 8 ounces), finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
24 thin slices white bread
3 ounces sprouts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, parsley, lemon juice, zest, Worcestershire, and mayonnaise. Stir to thoroughly combine; season with salt and pepper.
  • Thinly spread butter on two bread slices. Cover one with shrimp salad and sprouts, if using; top with other bread slice. Use a serrated knife to trim crusts and cut into two triangles; cut in half again to make four small triangles. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to 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.)

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 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.

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:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. If you can, buy crab meat from a reputable seafood market or directly from a fisherman.
  • Be sure to clean the crab meat thoroughly before using it. Remove any shells or cartilage.
  • For a classic crab salad sandwich, use a simple dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chopped celery and onion.
  • If you want a more flavorful crab salad, try adding some chopped tarragon, chives, or dill.
  • For a lighter crab salad, use Greek yogurt or avocado instead of mayonnaise.
  • Serve crab salad sandwiches on your favorite bread, such as white bread, wheat bread, or croissants.
  • Garnish the crab salad sandwiches with fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, or chives.

Conclusion:

Crab salad tea sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light lunch. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal tea party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a crab salad sandwich that is sure to impress your guests.

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