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Shrimp Crab Melts 🦐🦀
These decadent open-faced sandwiches are loaded with a creamy seafood filling, topped with melted cheese, and broiled to golden perfection—think crab dip meets shrimp toast! Perfect for brunch, appetizers, or a cozy lunch.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
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1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
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1 cup lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + pinch of cayenne)
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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2 tbsp finely diced celery or scallions
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1 cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese
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4 slices thick sourdough or baguette, toasted
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Optional: Chopped parsley, hot sauce, garlic butter
Instructions
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Mix filling: In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab, mayo, sour cream, Dijon, Old Bay, lemon juice, and celery. Fold gently to avoid breaking up crab lumps.
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Toast bread: Lightly butter or toast bread under the broiler for 2 mins (optional: rub with garlic first!).
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Assemble: Pile shrimp-crab mix onto each slice, then top with shredded cheese.
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Broil: Place on a baking sheet and broil 3-5 mins until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley and a dash of hot sauce. Serve immediately!
Tips & Swaps
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Lighter version: Swap mayo for avocado or skip sour cream.
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Extra rich: Add a sprinkle of Parmesan before broiling.
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Bulk it up: Serve on halved croissants or stuff into hollowed-out tomatoes.
Why It’s a Winner: The combo of sweet crab, juicy shrimp, and melty cheese is irresistible—fancy enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights. 🧀🔥
Pair with a crisp salad or tomato soup! Want a dip-style version? Bake in a ramekin with extra cheese and serve with crackers.
