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Crab Melt

The Oregon Crab Melt, a flavorful sandwich that embodies the spirit of the abundant seafood in the area, is one of its culinary gems.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sandwich
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Frying Pan
  • 1 Toaster
  • 1 Cheese grater

Materials

  • 1 Serving Dungeness Crab
  • 1 Serving Bread of choice
  • 1 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Mayo
  • 1/2 Cup Finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 Cup Finely chopped celery

Instructions

  • In a mixing dish, start by adding the diced celery, green onions, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard to the Dungeness crab meat. Mix the ingredients together gently until thoroughly mixed.
  • Heat a griddle or frying pan to a medium temperature. On one side of every bread slice, spread butter.
  • Place a piece of bread on the heating pan, butter side down. Spread a good amount of the crab mixture on the top.
  • Make sure the crab mixture is completely covered by adding grated cheddar cheese on top.
  • On top of the cheese layer, place another slice of bread, butter side up.
  • Cook the sandwich for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and the bread is golden brown.
  • When cooked, take the sandwich out of the pan and allow it to cool for one minute before slicing.
  • Enjoy the mouthwatering tastes of the Oregon Crab Melt while it's still hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 0.1mg