Classic Crab Roll
Dive into the timeless indulgence of a **Classic Crab Roll**, where tender, sweet fresh crab meat comes together with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, crisp celery, and fragrant dill for an irresistible seaside treat. This easy-to-make recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, highlights buttery golden-browned New England-style hot dog rolls as the perfect vessel for the chilled, flavorful crab salad. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or looking for a quick meal that feels luxuriously gourmet, this recipe is your go-to for capturing the fresh, vibrant flavors of coastal cuisine. Perfectly balanced and bursting with seafood flavor, these crab rolls are a must-try for any seafood lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh crab meat
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Celery
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 New England-style hot dog rolls
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Pick through the crab meat to remove any shell fragments. Place the meat in a medium bowl.
Chop the celery finely and add it to the crab meat.
Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Gently mix all the ingredients together until everything is well combined. Be careful not to break the crab meat too much.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Butter the outside of each hot dog roll generously.
Toast the buttered rolls in the preheated skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Fill each toasted roll with a generous amount of the crab mixture.
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic crab rolls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.4 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 7325 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.9 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 107.4 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 673 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1676 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
