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open face crab melts

blackvelvet65 avatar
Recipe by
patricia taylor
@blackvelvet65
williamsport, MD

We always get these at the beach. I like them in the winter...brings back memories of hot weather and fun in the sun.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For open face crab melts

  • 1/3 c
    mayinaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 - 6 oz
    can jumbo lump crab meat, drained
  • optional; tomatoes sliced thin
  • optional; diced green onions
  • optional; cheddar cheese (sliced or shredded)
  • 6
    english muffins, toasted and split

How To Make open face crab melts

  • 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.
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