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Crab Roll Recipe

Crab Roll Recipe: Fresh, Zesty, and Ready in 10 Minutes

Quick and effortless crab roll recipe that brings together fresh crab, zesty lemon, and herbs, perfect for lunch or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Mixture
  • 2 cups Cooked Fresh Lump Crab Meat Canned crab can be substituted but fresh is ideal.
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise Opt for light mayo for a healthier twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best, bottled can work.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Skip if you don’t have it.
  • 1 stalk Celery Stalk Diced cucumber can be a tasty alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Chives Feel free to use green onions.
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Substitute with paprika and celery salt if needed.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to personal taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to personal taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Dill (optional) Dried dill can be substituted.
For the Rolls
  • 4 pieces Brioche Hot Dog Rolls Any soft roll or toasted baguette can work.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Mesh Strainer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by draining the cooked fresh lump crab meat in a mesh strainer, ensuring any excess liquid is removed. Pat the crab dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried crab meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add in diced celery, chopped chives, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently toss the mixture with a spatula.
  3. Take your brioche hot dog rolls and carefully spoon generous portions of the crab mixture into each roll. Top with additional chives and fresh dill if desired.
  4. Enjoy your crab rolls immediately while they're fresh. Serve on a platter for gatherings or as a light dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

It’s best to assemble the rolls just before serving to maintain the texture of the brioche rolls. Pair with coleslaw or sweet potato fries for a complete meal.

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