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A Dungeness Crab Melt is the ultimate comfort food for seafood lovers! It’s a crispy, cheesy, and flavor-packed sandwich that brings together sweet, tender crab meat, melted cheese, and buttery toasted bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a gourmet treat, this quick and easy recipe will impress everyone at your table.
✔ Sweet, Tender Dungeness Crab – Naturally flavorful.
✔ Golden, Buttery Toast – Crispy outside, soft inside.
✔ Melted Cheese Perfection – Creamy, gooey goodness.
✔ Quick & Easy – Ready in just 15 minutes!
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Dungeness Crab is known for its sweet, flaky meat and delicate texture. Unlike other crabs, Dungeness crab is naturally buttery, making it perfect for pairing with melted cheese and crispy bread.
🦀 Mildly sweet flavor enhances the sandwich.
🦀 High in protein & omega-3 fatty acids.
🦀 Naturally tender, no need for extra seasoning.
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To make the ultimate crab melt sandwich, you’ll need fresh ingredients that balance flavor and texture.
🦀 Dungeness Crab Meat (1 lb) – Sweet and flaky.
🥖 Bread (8 slices) – Sourdough, French, or your favorite choice.
🧈 Butter (for spreading) – For that crispy, golden crust.
🧀 Cheddar or Swiss Cheese (8 slices) – Melts beautifully.
🥄 Mayonnaise (1/2 cup) – Adds creaminess.
🌿 Green Onions (1/4 cup, chopped) – Mild onion flavor.
🌶️ Red Bell Pepper (1/4 cup, diced) – For color and crunch.
🍋 Fresh Lemon Juice (1 tbsp) – Balances flavors.
🥄 Dijon Mustard (1 tsp) – Adds a tangy depth.
🧂 Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
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🔥 In a large bowl, mix:
✔ 1 lb fresh Dungeness Crab Meat
✔ 1/2 cup mayonnaise
✔ 1/4 cup chopped green onions
✔ 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
✔ 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
✔ 1 tsp Dijon mustard
✔ Salt & black pepper to taste
🔥 Gently fold the mixture to keep the crab meat intact.
🔥 Butter one side of each bread slice.
🔥 Place four slices, buttered side down, on a heated skillet or griddle.
🔥 Divide the crab mixture evenly among the slices.
🔥 Top each with two slices of cheese.
🔥 Place the remaining four slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
🔥 Heat skillet over medium heat.
🔥 Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
🔥 Flip carefully and cook until cheese melts completely.
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🔥 Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.
🔥 Slice diagonally and serve hot with pickles, coleslaw, or fries.
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🔥 Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the crab mixture.
🔥 Use a combination of cheddar, Gruyère, and Monterey Jack.
🔥 Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
A1: Yes! Fresh crab is best, but high-quality canned crab works too—just drain it well.
A2: Sourdough, brioche, or French bread work best for a crispy texture.
A3: It’s best to freeze the crab mixture, not the assembled sandwich.
A4: Try tartar sauce, lemon aioli, or Old Bay mayo.
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This Dungeness Crab Melt Sandwich is the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy, and crispy. Whether you serve it for lunch, dinner, or a gourmet snack, this easy-to-make seafood sandwich is guaranteed to impress!
✅ Easy & Quick – Ready in 15 minutes.
✅ Rich & Buttery – Perfectly complements the crab’s sweetness.
✅ Great for Any Occasion – A show-stopping seafood sandwich.
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🦀 Dungeness Crab Clusters – Easy to cook and serve.
🦀 Dungeness Crab Whole – Fresh, high-quality crab.
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