sriracha deviled crab sandwich with slaw
After winning the opening rounds of the World Sandwich Championship, whether right or wrong, I decided to play it safe. I decided on a sandwich that was probably too simple and didn’t have a million layers of ingredients, but it was original, it was Florida, it was comfort food. For those unfamiliar with the deviled crab, it is a mixture of crab, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and a variety of spices. It’s thick, rich, spicy, and hearty, and seemingly perfect for a lobster roll type sandwich. To make ours a bit more complex, we added a cole slaw made with key limes & thick cut bacon.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CRABMEAT FILLING
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red onion
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 cup green bell pepper-chopped
- 2 stalks celery-chopped
- 4 cloves garlic-mashed
- 1/2 cup citrus beer/ale
- 2 - bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/4 cup sriracha ketchup
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 pound crab meat
- KEY LIME BACON SLAW
- 1 bag slaw mix
- 8 ounces greek yogurt
- 1/8 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 - green onions-chopped
- 8 slices crisp cooked bacon-chopped
- GARLIC BREAD
- 1 - loaf italian bread
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons vermouth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
How To Make sriracha deviled crab sandwich with slaw
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Step 1In a skillet, saute onion, garlic, green bell peppers, and celery in olive oil for 15 minutes over medium-low heat. Do not let garlic burn. Add ale to deglaze. Add remaining ingredients, except crab and cheese, and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes. Add water if necessary to prevent burning. Add crab meat, and stir to combine. Saute another 10-15 minutes.
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Step 2Meanwhile, prepare slaw. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt & pepper. In a large bowl, combine salad, bacon bits, and green onions. Add dressing mixture and toss to combine.
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Step 3Melt butter, vermouth, garlic powder, and parsley flakes in a pan over low heat. DO not allow to brown. Brush sides of bread slices with mixture and toast in the oven until lightly brown. When done, use a knife to cut a pocket into each slice.
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Step 4To assemble: Spoon a small amount of slaw in the bottom. Top with a generous portion of crab filling. Sprinkle with cheese. Place under the broiler for 30 seconds-1 minute or until cheese melts. DO NOT LET THIS BURN. Top with more slaw and serve!
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