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Grilled Crab Salad Sandwiches

Here's how you make Grilled Crab Salad Sandwiches
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 10m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • SANDWICH
  • 8 slices rye bread (you can always use a sourdough, egg bread or oatmeal bread as well - but rye to me, is what makes this)
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese (thin slices)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons butter (no margarine)
  • CRAB SALAD
  • 2 cans (6 to 6 1/2 oz) lump crab meat, rinsed and drained (you can also buy it fresh if available 1/2 lb)
  • 2 scallions, fine chopped (white and green parts)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon, zested
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced (more or less to taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • OPTIONS
  • Tomato
  • Spinach
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Salad ... Add the scallions, lemon juice and zest, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, half of the dill, and a pinch of both salt and pepper to the bowl and mix well. I like dill, so I add the whole teaspoon - but, if you are not sure, start with half, you can always add more. Make sure everything is mixed well.

  • Step 2: Crab ... Then fold in the crab, slowly, not breaking it up too much. If you like a bit more dressing, add the remaining mayonnaise. Also, you can add more dill, salt and pepper as well. At this point - it is really about personal taste. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before making the sandwiches.

  • Step 3: Sandwich ... Bread, crab salad, cheese, and the top bread slice; then, butter the top slice. You can always add spinach or tomato, but I find it best just with the crab and cheese.

  • Step 4: Grill ... A grill or saute pan is needed. Add the sandwich butter side down, butter the top slice; then, cook on medium heat so it doesn't cook too quickly. I lightly cover with sandwich with foil so the cheese melts before the sandwich is too brown. About 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side. The cheese should be melted and the bread golden brown.

  • Step 5: Serve ... Let it rest a minute, then slice and serve. Simple, yet decadent. It is rich, so chips and a pickle are a perfect, yet simple side. ENJOY!


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