Crab Salad Sandwiches
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these irresistibly creamy and refreshing Crab Salad Sandwiches! Perfectly balancing fresh crab meat with crunchy celery, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of dill, this recipe delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Nestled between slices of your favorite bread—be it buttery brioche, hearty sourdough, or classic whole wheat—and paired with optional crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, these sandwiches are both satisfying and elegant. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required (unless you opt to toast the bread for an extra crunch), this quick and easy recipe is ideal for a light summer lunch, a picnic staple, or a simple dinner. Packed with vibrant seafood flavors, these crab salad sandwiches are sure to impress your taste buds while becoming a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup celery (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices sliced bread (white, whole wheat, sourdough, or brioche)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened, optional for bread toasting)
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves (optional)
- 4 slices tomato slices (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper.
Gently fold the mixture together until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
If desired, lightly butter one side of each slice of bread and toast them on a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. This step is optional but adds texture.
Lay out the slices of bread. On half the slices, place a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice, if using.
Spoon a generous portion of the crab salad onto the lettuce or directly onto the bread, spreading it evenly.
Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
Cut the sandwiches in half, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 261 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 3324 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.0 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.2 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1938 mg | 41% | |
*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.
