Description
Easy & Quick Crab Melts are a delicious and satisfying seafood appetizer featuring lump crab meat blended with creamy mayo, cream cheese, and spices, served on toasted English muffins topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, these melts are ready in just 15 minutes and are sure to impress with their cheesy, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Mixture
- 1 can lump crab meat, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly & Topping
- 4 English muffins, split in half
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler: Set your oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for the crab melts.
- Make the crab mixture: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the drained lump crab meat, mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed and creamy.
- Prepare the English muffins: Place the split English muffin halves on the lined baking sheet, arranging them evenly.
- Assemble the melts: Evenly spread the crab mixture over each English muffin half. Then generously top each with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
- Broil the melts: Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the English muffins are lightly toasted. Keep a close watch to avoid burning.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the crab melts from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions and fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat if available for a more vibrant flavor.
- Serve with a simple green salad or a bowl of tomato soup to complement the melts for a quick lunch or light dinner.
- Watch carefully during broiling to prevent the cheese and edges from burning.
