Description
Quick and easy Crab Melts featuring a creamy, tangy crab mixture topped with melted cheddar cheese on toasted English muffins. Perfect for a fast, delicious snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Mixture
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot sauce (optional, adjust to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 oz (170 g) canned crab meat, drained and flaked
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) finely chopped red onion or shallots
- 1 tablespoon (4 g) chopped fresh parsley
Toppings and Bread
- 1 cup (115 g) grated cheddar cheese
- 3 English muffins, split and toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, hot sauce (if using), salt, and freshly ground pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well blended to create a flavorful base.
- Mix the Main Ingredients: Gently fold in the drained and flaked crab meat, chopped hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped red onion or shallots, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix carefully to combine the ingredients without breaking them up too much, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Toast the Muffins: While allowing the crab mixture to rest, toast the English muffin halves until they are lightly golden and crisp. This provides a sturdy base and adds texture to the finished dish.
- Assemble the Melts: Spoon generous portions of the prepared crab mixture evenly onto each toasted muffin half. Then, sprinkle a generous amount of grated cheddar cheese over the top of each crab-topped muffin.
- Broil to Perfection: Place the assembled muffin halves on a broiler-safe baking tray and position them under a preheated broiler. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown, taking care to watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serve Hot: Carefully remove the crab melts from the oven and serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more hot sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper to the crab mixture.
- Use fresh crab meat if available for an elevated flavor profile.
- English muffins can be substituted with toasted baguette slices or sourdough bread if preferred.
- Broil time may vary depending on your oven; watch carefully to avoid burning the cheese.
- Leftover crab mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
