California Crab Melt

Elevate your lunch game with the irresistible California Crab Melt, a creamy and indulgent open-faced sandwich that showcases fresh, succulent lump crab meat blended with zesty lemon juice, creamy mayonnaise, and aromatic green onions. Perfectly perched on buttery sourdough bread, this melt is topped with smooth avocado slices, juicy tomatoes, and a generous layer of melty Monterey Jack cheese. Broiled to golden perfection in under 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers seeking a gourmet experience at home. Ideal for a crowd-pleasing brunch or a refined yet comforting meal, the California Crab Melt combines coastal flavors with a delightful crunch in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz Fresh lump crab meat
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 4 Sourdough bread slices
• 2 tbsp Butter, softened
• 1 Avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the broiler in your oven.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

Step 3

Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread with softened butter.

Step 4

Place the bread slices, buttered-side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5

Evenly distribute the crab mixture over the unbuttered side of each sourdough slice.

Step 6

Arrange slices of avocado and tomato over the crab mixture on each slice of bread.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of each sandwich.

Step 8

Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 9

Remove the crab melts from the oven and let them cool for a minute before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your delicious California Crab Melt!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(722.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1561.8

Total Fat 93.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 312.1mg	0%
Sodium 3122.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 89.4g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1051.1mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1654.9mg	0%

*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: 53.5%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 23.8%