Description
Garlic Butter Crab Rolls are a quick, luxurious seafood sandwich made with tender crab meat tossed in garlicky lemon butter and served in toasted buns. They’re rich, savory, and effortlessly elegant.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat (claw or leg)
- 4 New England–style split-top buns or brioche hot dog buns
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pick through the crab meat to remove any shell pieces. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add crab meat and warm gently for 2–3 minutes without over-stirring.
- Toast buns in a pan with butter or in the oven until golden and crisp.
- Fill each bun with a generous scoop of crab mixture.
- Sprinkle with parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Stir in mayo for a creamier texture.
- Add a pinch of Old Bay for classic flavor.
- Use king crab for a more elevated dish.
- Best served fresh; store crab mixture separately and toast buns when ready to serve.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
