Best 13 Simple Crab Sandwich Recipes

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Welcome seafood enthusiasts! Are you craving a delectable crab sandwich that tantalizes your taste buds but don't have the time for elaborate preparations? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps to create the perfect simple crab sandwich, packed with succulent flavors and textures that will transport you to culinary bliss. With minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques, you'll be able to whip up this delightful sandwich in no time, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights, quick lunches, or casual get-togethers.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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.

SUPER CRAB SANDWICH



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This is a really simple but tasty sandwich that earns me rave reviews every time I make it. It's excellent for football season!

Provided by Todi

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf unsliced French bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or as needed
2 tablespoons mustard, or as needed
16 ounces surimi (imitation crabmeat)
4 slices Muenster cheese
4 slices colby jack cheese
1 large tomato, sliced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 cups alfalfa sprouts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center portion of each half to make a hollow and discard. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the loaf, and mustard on the top half. Fill the bottom hollow with surimi. Cover the surimi with slices of Muenster and colby jack cheese, then layer with the tomato slices, avocado slices, and sprouts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the remaining bread half. Slice across the loaf to make six sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 922.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CRAB SANDWICHES



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My mom made these when I was a little girl, and I've always loved them. Mom always served them for dinner, but they would also be great for a brunch, or lunch. Now that I'm an adult, this was one of the recipes that was important for me to get and keep for the generations to come. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Feel free to add hot sauce or red pepper if you prefer a kick in your sandwich.

Provided by IngridH

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 English muffins
8 ounces crabmeat, cooked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 onion, medium, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated plus more for topping
paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Split english muffins, and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Combine crab, mayo, and onion. Mix until completely combined. (You may add more or less mayo depending on how "wet" you like this mixture.).
  • Taste, and add salt and pepper as necessary.
  • Spread crab mixture evenly over the muffin halves.
  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the flour, and whisk to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in milk, and whisk to keep lumps from forming.
  • When milk is hot (DO NOT BOIL), add the cheese, continuing to stir constantly, until the cheese is fully melted, and the sauce thickens.
  • Taste, and add salt and pepper as necessary.
  • Top the muffins with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with extra cheese to taste, and with paprika for color.
  • Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately.

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 CAKE SANDWICHES



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"While it's in the oven, I prepare Crab Cake Sandwiches." Yvonne continues. She originally created the golden cakes to use up some leftover crab, but you can make them anytime by simply using convenient canned crab. "Alan loves them," she notes. "I've served them to family and friends, and they always ask for the recipe. "I've also used the crab mixture to stuff mushroom caps and bake them as an appetizer."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 10 crackers)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
6 hard rolls, split
Lettuce leaves, tomato and onion slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, crushed crackers, onion and green pepper. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, egg, salt, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic powder. Stir into crab mixture until blended. Shape into six 3-in. patties; coat with flour. , In a large skillet, fry patties in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve on rolls with lettuce, tomato and onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 931mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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.

SIMPLE CRAB SANDWICH



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Provided by Kristen

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
8 ounces imitation crab meat
salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices of bread (or two rolls), toasted
2 slices Mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together mayo, mustard, lemon juice, crab meat, salt and pepper.
  • Place crab meat on toasted bread.
  • Put some mozzarella on top of the crab meat and put together your sandwich.

SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Vegetable oil, for frying
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup beer
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 soft shell crabs, cleaned
4 sandwich buns, toasted
Tartar Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
Sliced tomato, for serving
Lettuce leaves, for serving
8 ounces mayonnaise
2 tablespoons horseradish, drained
1 cup sweet pickles, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat about 3 inches of oil in a saucepan to about 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix eggs, milk and beer until creamy. Put flour in a separate bowl. Dip soft shell crabs into wet batter and then dip into flour. Drop battered crab into hot oil. Fry crab for 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve on buns, with tartar sauce, tomato and lettuce.
  • Mix mayonnaise, horseradish, pickles, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Add lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Yield: about 3 cups

MINI CRAB SANDWICH RECIPE



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Look no further for a great crab sandwich recipe. Lump crab meat and more piled onto Hawaiian butter rolls makes this Mini Crab Sandwich Recipe a catch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Occasion Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, 2 mini sandwiches each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (12 oz.) Hawaiian savory butter rolls (12 rolls)
2 cans (6 oz. each) lump crabmeat, drained, flaked
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Homestyle Real Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. seafood seasoning
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
4 romaine lettuce leaves, quartered

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Cut rolls horizontally in half; place, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
  • Bake 8 min. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except lettuce.
  • Fill rolls with lettuce and crabmeat mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 0.7879 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 19 g

CRAB MELT SANDWICHES



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This open-faced classic is irresistible! Melty flavors and the golden appearance make the sandwich a hit at luncheons for all ages, or you could serve it as part of a light dinner. -Verla Stapleton, Cibolo, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 English muffins, split
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 large egg yolks
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • Brush muffins with butter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until toasted., In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, egg yolks, onion and seasonings. Fold in crab. Spread 3 tablespoons crab mixture over each muffin half. , Broil for 2-3 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Freeze option: Cover and freeze uncooked crab-topped muffins in a single layer for up to 2 months. Place frozen muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SIMPLE CRAB SALAD FOR SANDWICHES



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

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups salad mix

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup fresh picked crabmeat
1 cup chopped fresh lettuce (I like romaine)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Toss ingredients together.
  • Serve on toasted rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.7, Sodium 5, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat. Look for crab meat that is firm and has a sweet, briny smell. Avoid crab meat that is watery or has a sour odor.
  • Use a variety of bread. You can use any type of bread you like for your crab sandwich, but some popular options include sourdough, whole wheat, and French bread.
  • Add your favorite toppings. In addition to the basic ingredients, you can add a variety of toppings to your crab sandwich, such as mayonnaise, tartar sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, or avocado.
  • Serve immediately. Crab sandwiches are best served immediately after they are made, so that the crab meat is still warm and flaky.

Conclusion:

Crab sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a crab sandwich that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this crab sandwich recipe a try.

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