Best 9 San Francisco Style Shrimp And Crab Sandwiches Recipes

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San Francisco style shrimp and crab sandwiches are a delicious seafood delicacy that capture the essence of the city's vibrant food scene. Originating from the Fisherman's Wharf district, these sandwiches combine succulent shrimp, tender crab meat, and a symphony of fresh vegetables, all nestled between slices of toasted bread. The flavors dance on your palate, offering a delightful blend of briny seafood, zesty lemon, and the subtle sweetness of celery. As you bite into one of these sandwiches, you'll be transported to the bustling streets of San Francisco, where the smell of fresh seafood fills the air and the sound of seagulls calling creates a lively atmosphere. This culinary creation is a testament to the city's rich culinary history and its love for all things seafood.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CRAB AND CHEESE SANDWICH



Grilled Crab and Cheese Sandwich image

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.

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

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.

HOT CRAB & SHRIMP SANDWICHES



Hot Crab & Shrimp Sandwiches image

This is a very easy to put together meal which is filling and very delicious. My family is always asking me to make it. If you don't like shrimp, omit and add 1/4 lb more of crab. I have always made this with imitation crab, but I am sure fresh crab would be even more delicious.

Provided by Leilani

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb cooked baby shrimp
1 lb imitation crabmeat
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 large tomatoes, sliced
Fransisco French bread sandwich roll
12 slices mozzarella cheese
sliced avocado (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix shrimp,crab, mayo, onions, lettuce, salt and lemon juice together.
  • Place two tomato slices on bottom half of sliced bread.
  • Spoon crab mixture onto top of tomatoes.
  • Top with two slices of cheese.
  • Put both parts of bread on baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with avocado slices if desired.

SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SHRIMP AND CRAB SANDWICHES



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Have you walked on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco and had one of their wonderful fresh seafood sandwiches? If so, I can only hope that the following recipe will remind you of the tasty sandwiches.

Provided by Jb Tyler

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb crabmeat, picked over for shell
1/2 lb shrimp, cooked
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lemon, juiced
4 sourdough rolls

Steps:

  • Combine the crabmeat, shrimp, onion, celery, mayonaise, sour cream and lemon juice. Refrigerate for an hour or so, then serve on split sourdough buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 154.5, Sodium 836.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 24

CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUIS



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This California original of seafood atop fresh greens is defined, in part, by its creamy Thousand Island dressing. If you wish, you can use either all shrimp or all crab meat.

Provided by Scotty

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
½ pound crabmeat
8 ounces cooked shrimp
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup hot chile sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Evenly divide the lettuce, cucumbers, crab, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes and eggs between 4 salad plates.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt and pepper. Spoon dressing over the salad and garnish with parsley and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 352.3 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 700.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

CRAB MELT SANDWICH FRISCO-STYLE



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Treat 'em to some incredibly delicious San Francisco-style crab melt sandwiches-no matter where you live! Get out the canned crabmeat and you can make an easy Crab Melt from there for lunch or dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fall 2015

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, drained, flaked
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red peppers
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
6 slices sourdough bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
1 cup loosely packed baby spinach leaves
3 KRAFT Big Slice Colby Jack Cheese Slices, cut in half diagonally

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients
  • Place toast slices in single layer on foil-covered baking sheet; top with spinach, crab mixture and cheese.
  • Broil, 6 inches from heat, 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 119 g

SAN FRANCISCO CRAB DIP



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Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Sonoma Reserve Pinot Gris-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 envelope envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons hot water
2 bunches green onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine soup and cream cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise., Meanwhile in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over hot water. Let stand 5 minutes or until dissolved. Add gelatin to hot soup mixture; stir until dissolved. Add onions, celery and crab; stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours or until set. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED CRAB AND SHRIMP MINI SANDWICHES



Grilled Crab and Shrimp Mini Sandwiches image

Provided by Gayle Pirie

Categories     Sandwich     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Mayonnaise     Crab     Shrimp     Shower     Engagement Party     Party     Butter     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup chopped fresh crabmeat
1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
8 slices firm white sandwich bread
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Gently mix in crabmeat, shrimp, celery, and onion. Season filling with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface. Spread 1/4 of filling on each slice (about 1/2 cup). Top filling with bread slice; press to adhere. Brush top bread slice of each sandwich with melted butter.
  • Place large griddle over 2 burners. Heat griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, on griddle. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Brush top of each sandwich with melted butter. Using metal spatula, turn sandwiches over. Cook until bottom is golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut each sandwich into quarters. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with parsley.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality seafood. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sandwiches.
  • Cook the seafood properly. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy. For shrimp, cook it until it is just pink and opaque. For crab, cook it until it is heated through and flakes easily.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise. A cheap mayonnaise will not have as much flavor and will not hold the sandwich together as well.
  • Add some extras to your sandwich. Some popular additions include avocado, bacon, tomato, and lettuce.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately. The bread will get soggy if you let them sit for too long.

Conclusion:

San Francisco-style shrimp and crab sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table.

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