Best 7 Open Face Crab Melts Recipes
Indulge in a culinary adventure with our delectable open-face crab melts, a harmonious blend of rich flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These culinary creations are not just ordinary sandwiches; they are an orchestra of flavors, where succulent crab meat takes center stage, enveloped in a symphony of melted cheese and nestled between toasted bread. But our journey doesn't stop there. We've curated a diverse collection of recipes to cater to every palate. From the classic and comforting combination of crab, cheese, and bread to innovative twists featuring avocado, bacon, and even a touch of Sriracha, our open-face crab melts offer a delectable adventure for every food enthusiast.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CRAB MELT
This Crab Melt will become your favorite open faced sandwich recipe! Deliciously cheesy and easy to make!
Provided by Jessica Formicola
Categories Main Course Main Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 9x9 baking dish (or similar size) with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, chopped onion, lump crab meat, chopped artichokes, parsley, fine sea salt, white pepper and smoked paprika in a medium bowl. Toss to combine being carful to not break apart crab pieces.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, or until starting to lightly brown.
- Place sourdough bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Place under high broil about 4 inches from the heating mechanism for 3-4 minutes or until they brown lightly. Remove.
- Evenly spoon hot crab mixture over each slice of bread, 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of Monterey Jack cheese.
- Place back under the broiler until cheese melts, approximately 2 minutes, but watch closely considering that broilers vary greatly.
- Serve open face and hot.
- If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1695 kcal, Carbohydrate 90 g, Protein 80 g, Fat 112 g, SaturatedFat 40 g, Cholesterol 204 mg, Sodium 3688 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK CRAB MELTS
Two types of cheese on top of a savory crab mixture make these open-faced sandwiches ooey-gooey good! I usually serve them for dinner, but they also make a great app when cut in half. -Donna Bennett, Bramalea, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix crab, mayonnaise, celery and green onion until blended. Place muffin halves on an ungreased baking sheet., Broil 4-6 in. from heat until toasted. Spread with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CRAB MELTS
These special open-faced sandwiches from Donna Bennett of Washougal, Washington have wonderful crab and cheese flavor. "This recipe closely resembles a dish my husband and I enjoyed at a favorite restaurant several years ago," Donna writes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, celery and onion. Place muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until toasted. Spread each muffin half with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
OPEN-FACED CRAB MELT SANDWICHES - OR CRAB DIP
Categories Sandwich Cheese Shellfish Appetizer Brunch Bake Cocktail Party Super Bowl Quick & Easy Wedding Spring Summer
Yield 4-6 people
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove crab meat from shells and combine with cheese, mayo, green onions, and salt and pepper. SANDWICHES - Spread crab mixture over bread and bake open-faced at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Broil for a few seconds, if you wish. DIP - If you're making it as a dip, place ingredients into a shallow dish, and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, until it starts to bubble.
OPEN FACED CRAB SANDWICHES
My ds likes these with extra shredded cheese sprinkled over the top before broiling.Recipe source: Simply Seafood (Winter 1991)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- In a bowl, combine crabmeat, green onions, cheese, mayonnaisse and cayenne (or hot pepper sauce).
- Slice tomatoes into eight slices.
- On a baking sheet or broiler pan place English muffin halves and broil 3-4 inches from heat until golden (3-5 minutes); remove from oven.
- Place a tomato slice on each muffin half and top with crab mixture (about 1/2 cup per muffin half)and then sprinkle with extra shredded cheese, if desired.
- Return to oven and broil until cheese browns. (3-5 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 793.8, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 18.4
OPEN-FACED CRAB MELTS
Make and share this Open-Faced Crab Melts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 13m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together first 4 ingredients.
- Spread mixture evenly over cut sides of muffin halves; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
- Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
OPEN FACE CRAB MELTS
We always get these at the beach. I like them in the winter...brings back memories of hot weather and fun in the sun.
Provided by patricia taylor
Categories Sandwiches
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Mix together the mayo, lemon juice, pepper, salt and crab meat.(If you are using green onion, add now too.)
- 2. Top each muffin with a tomato and divide crab mixture between the 6 halved muffins. Top with cheddar cheese.
- 3. Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
- If you don't have any fresh crab meat, you can use canned crab meat instead.
- Be sure to drain the canned crab meat well before using it.
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to taste.
- If you like a spicy kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the crab mixture.
- Serve the crab melts immediately on toasted English muffins or bread.
Conclusion:
Open-face crab melts are an easy and delicious seafood appetizer or lunch. They're perfect for a summer party or a quick weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will surely impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give these open-face crab melts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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