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Crab Roll Recipe

Irresistible Crab Roll Recipe for a Fresh Seafood Delight

This Easy Crab Roll recipe showcases tender lump crab meat in a zesty salad, perfect for seafood lovers anytime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Salad
  • 1 pound cooked fresh lump crab meat or quality canned crab meat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh lemon preferred
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 stalk celery or green onions as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives dill or parsley can be alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning for spiciness
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill optional
For the Rolls
  • 4 brioche hot dog rolls or other soft rolls like potato buns

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • paper towel
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining the cooked fresh lump crab meat thoroughly, ensuring it is free from excess liquid. Use a paper towel to gently pat the crab dry.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, celery, chives, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to maintain lumps of crab while mixing.
  3. Slice the brioche rolls open to create a pocket for the crab salad. Spoon the crab mixture into each roll generously.
  4. Optional: Finely chop extra chives and dill to sprinkle over the filled rolls for added flavor and presentation.
  5. Serve immediately for the freshest taste, ideally with a side of potato chips or a light salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To maintain the rolls' texture, assemble only just before serving and store leftover crab salad in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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