Open Faced Crab Melts
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Open-Faced Crab Melts, a delightful combination of rich lump crab meat, creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper—all topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Served atop buttery, toasted English muffins, these crab melts offer the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and cheesy goodness with a crisp finish from the broiler. Whether you're hosting a gathering or serving a family seafood dinner, these melts are sure to impress with their elegant yet approachable flavor. Don't forget to garnish with fresh green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 English muffins
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
Preheat your oven to broil and set the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
In a medium bowl, combine lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and green onions. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.
Split the English muffins in half and spread each half with a thin layer of softened butter.
Place the buttered English muffin halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Spoon an even amount of the crab mixture onto each English muffin half, spreading it gently to cover the surface.
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top of each crab-topped muffin.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and broil for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the English muffins are lightly toasted.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the crab melts cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.2 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 338 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 3347 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 76.8 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1050 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 986 mg | 21% | |
*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.
