Crab Salad Melts

EatingWell


Serving size 4
Prep Time
Total Time

Ingredients

3 3 asparagus spears or 12 snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
⅓ cup crabmeat, any shells or cartilage removed
8 oz finely chopped celery
⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 scallion, finely chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
1 low-fat mayonnaise
4 tsp OLD BAY seasoning
2 2-5 dashes hot sauce
freshly ground pepper to taste
4 whole-wheat English muffins, split and toasted
½ Tbsp shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Place rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat broiler.

2. Place asparagus (or snow peas) in a medium microwave-safe bowl with 1 teaspoon water. Cover and microwave until tender, about 30 seconds. Add crab, celery, bell pepper, scallion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce to taste and pepper; stir to combine.

3. Place English muffin halves, cut-side up, on a large baking sheet. Spread a generous 1/4 cup of the crab salad on each muffin half and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 3 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Provided by: EatingWell

Per Single Serving / Serves 4 Total

  • Calories 251
  • Calories from fat 54
  • Total Fat 6gm 9%
  • Sodium 629mg 26%
  • Total Carbohydrates 30gm 10%
  • Fiber 5gm 20%
  • Protein 22gm
  • Cholesterol 52mg 17%
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Tags: Main Dish, Dinner, Lunch, Diabetic, Low Cholesterol, Crab, Vegetable, Cheese, American, 30 Minute, Broiling, Picnic, Memorial Day

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