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Crab salad melts

Recipe Information

Description:
Crab salad melts is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Crab
Category Seafood
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine American
Cook Method Broiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 asparagus spears

  • 8 ounces crab meat, any shells or cartilage removed

  • 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 scallion, finely chopped

  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise

  • 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning

  • 2-5 dashes hot sauce

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 4 whole-wheat English muffins, split and toasted

  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

  • Move the oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler.

  • Add the asparagus to a microwave-safe bowl with 1 teaspoon of water. Cover and microwave for about 30 seconds. Add the celery, bell pepper, crab, scallion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, and pepper. Stir together.

  • Place the English muffin halves with the cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup of the crab salad on each muffin half. Top each half with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Broil for about 3-6 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 251 cal

  • Total fat: 6g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 52mg

  • Sodium: 332mg

  • Potassium: 234mg

  • Carbohydrate: 30g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 22g