Recipe

New England Crabby Melts Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Kathye / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago Delicious crab melt for snacks, lunch or a light dinner when paired with a green salad. From Rachael Ray's magazine 2006 Prep:10m Cook:5m Servings:4	Kathye
	fast crabby melt full of great flavor

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Ingredients

3 roasted red peppers (from a jar), drained

salt and freshly ground pepper

juice of l lemon

1 tsp Tabasco sauce (more if you dare)

3 T extra-virgin olive oil

12 oz fresh or canned lump crabmeat

2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

2 celery ribs from the heart, finely chopped

2 sprigs of fresh tarragon, leaves stripped from stems and chopped

3 scallions, finely chopped

4 sandwich-size English muffins, split (use muffins that are not too thin because they have to support the topping)

Unsalted butter, softened, for buttering muffins

2 cups watercress, chopped

2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (about 8 oz)

Directions

Red Pepper Dressing:

Place the peppers in the bowl of a food processor and season with salt and pepper

Add the lemon juice and Tabasco, then put the lid in place and turn on the processor

Stream in the olive oil and process until smooth and set aside

For Crab Melts:

Preheat the broiler

Using your fingers, check the crabmeat for pieces of shell

In a medium bowl, combine the crab and Old Bay and mix lightly to combine

Add the celery, tarragon and scallions to the crab and toss with the red pepper dressing and adjust the seasoning to taste

Toast the English muffins under the hot broiler, then lightly butter them

Top each with a small handful of watercress, then with a scoop of the crab salad

Pat down the salad a bit, then top with a handful of cheese and return to the broiler to melt the cheese, about 1 to 2 minutes

Remove and serve immediately!

Note: You can also use a long loaf of a coarse bread (such as Ciabatta) and make 1 large melt and cut into slices for a party or appetizer bar (just double the recipe)

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Comments

chefmeow 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I love crab and never get tired of it. This sounds like a great party idea next time I have my gang over for cards. Great post. Got my 5.

raelene1951 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Got a five from me..can't wait to try it! Thanks for the post.

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Wonderful recipe! I can't wait to try this one.

lunasea 1 year, 7 months ago said:
You're making me very hungry today, m'dear. Great recipe and there's something about warm crabby-cheesy things that make the heart melt and the tummy go *yummm*. And your family sings your praises and throws roses at your feet.

Well...kinda...hehehe...

Thank you!

crabhappychick 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I've seen and tried a lot of crab/English muffin recipes and THIS is the best I've ever seen. Really nice combination of flavors, dear. I'm adding this one to my repertoire...thanks!

marky90 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Great recipe my dear, English muffins are great to use for appetizers.. Thanks

pleasantvalleycabins 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Sounds delicious. Saved! Thanks so much.

lincolntoot 1 year, 4 months ago said:
WOW - these sound awesome! 5 for me!

wolfpackjack 11 months ago said:
Great post...ty dave

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