Crab Rolls
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Crab Rolls
Description
This recipe features high-quality lump crabmeat mixed with melted unsalted butter to enhance flavor and moisture. The addition of lemon juice brightens the mixture, while mayonnaise binds the filling for creaminess. Minced chives and celery add fresh, crisp texture and mild onion-like flavor. Seasoned with Old Bay and black pepper, the filling carries a gentle savory-spiced note characteristic of seafood dishes.
The crab mixture is folded carefully to maintain the lump pieces without breaking them down. Toasting or grilling the hot dog buns imparts a light crunch and warmth, optionally buttered for richness. Serving with pickles and potato chips turns the dish into a casual meal with complementary textures and flavors.
Though crab is the traditional choice, this recipe suggests substitutions like crawfish tails, shrimp, or lobster, which would alter the flavor and texture but follow the same basic preparation and seasoning approach.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 pound crabmeat lump
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chive minced
- 1 talk celery minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hot dog buns
Instructions
- Toss the crabmeat in the melted butter. Mix all the remaining ingredients except for the buns in a large bowl. Fold the crabmeat into this.
- Grill or toast the buns; you can spread some butter on the buns first if you'd like. Fill with the crab mixture. Serve with pickles and potato chips.
Notes
- For best results, handle crabmeat gently to preserve lumps and texture in the filling.
- Toasting the buns adds a pleasant crunch and prevents sogginess from the moist crab mixture.
- Substitute crawfish tails, shrimp, or lobster for crabmeat for a different seafood variation.
- Serve crab rolls with pickles and potato chips for a classic casual meal experience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1259mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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