Open Faced Crab Melts

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Open-Faced Crab Melts, a delightful combination of rich lump crab meat, creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper—all topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Served atop buttery, toasted English muffins, these crab melts offer the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and cheesy goodness with a crisp finish from the broiler. Whether you're hosting a gathering or serving a family seafood dinner, these melts are sure to impress with their elegant yet approachable flavor. Don't forget to garnish with fresh green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup lump crab meat
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 English muffins
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to broil and set the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and green onions. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat too much.

Step 3

Split the English muffins in half and spread each half with a thin layer of softened butter.

Step 4

Place the buttered English muffin halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Step 5

Spoon an even amount of the crab mixture onto each English muffin half, spreading it gently to cover the surface.

Step 6

Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top of each crab-topped muffin.

Step 7

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and broil for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the English muffins are lightly toasted.

Step 8

Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the crab melts cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	648.3 grams (648.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1510

Total Fat 92.20g	118%
Saturated Fat 42.30g	211%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 338mg	113%
Sodium 3347mg	146%
Total Carbohydrate 100.50g	37%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 13.50g
Protein 76.80g	154%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1050mg	81%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 987mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 26.1%