The Beach House Kitchen

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Dog Treats
    • Ice Cream/Ice Pops
    • Main Dish
    • Pasta
    • Pizza
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches
    • Sauces
    • Side Dish
    • Snacks
    • Soup
    • Sweets
    • Vegetarian
    • Recipe Index
  • About
    • Meet Mary Ann
  • Work With Me
  • Contact

Crab Melts

August 25, 2016 28 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links. See my Affiliate Disclosure for more information.
Jump to Recipe

These Crab Melts are the perfect finger food for your summer parties! Fresh crab and juicy Roma tomatoes atop sourdough toasts with a sprinkle of fresh dill and Gruyère.

Crab Melts

Hi guys and Happy Day After Hump Day! One day closer to the weekend! Yesssss!

Any plans? Going to any parties? Perhaps hosting a little shindig yourself? Well, if you are, have I got the appetizer for you! OMGee, you’re going to love these! These Crab Melts were met with rave reviews when I served them to friends last week during our vaca at the beach, so I knew I had to share ASAP. And boy are you going to love how easy they are!

Crab Melts

We enjoy seafood all year long, but even more so during the summer because as previously mentioned, we catch most of it ourselves. For these little Crab Melts we just dropped the old crab trap in the bay and a few hours later we were serving these to company. A little trip to the market for a nice sourdough baguette, some nutty Gruyère cheese, fresh dill and lemon and a few juicy Roma tomatoes from my friend’s garden and it was cocktails and appys on the porch! Just the way summer should be!

Crab Melts

Stay tuned, because next week some more fresh catch will be coming to the BHK. Hope your weekend’s a blast friends!

Crab Melts

 

Crab Melts
Print
Crab Melts
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 
Servings: 18 -20 melts
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 18-20 slices sourdough baguette bread
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 tsp. fresh lemon zest
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. fresh dill chopped and divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 12 oz. lump crabmeat drained
  • 2 Tbsp. red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 18-20 Roma tomato slices
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Preheat broiler. Arrangle slices of sourdough on prepared sheet and broil 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk mayo, lemon zest, 3 Tbsp. dill and Old Bay seasoning.
  4. In medium bowl, mix together crabmeat, red onion and salt. Add 2 Tbsp. of the mayo mixture to the crabmeat mixture until well combined.
  5. Spread the remainder of the mayo mixture onto the toasts and top each slice evenly with the crabmeat mixture.
  6. Top each toast with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with cheese.
  7. Broil for 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper and the remaining dill.
  8. Serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from Coastal Living Magazine March 2015

 

 

BEFORE YOUR FIRST BITE, SNAP A PHOTO & SHARE!

If you make this recipe, I'd love to see! Be sure to follow thebeachhousekitchen on Instagram and tag #thebeachhousekitchen

Thanks so much!

Still Hungry? Don't miss a recipe! It's free!

You May Also Like...

Cheddar Cheese Coins
Herbed Ricotta & Tomato Crostini
Jalapeño Popper Pastry Bites

Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: crabmeat, dill, summer, tomatoes

« Gluten Free Lime Coconut Shortbread
Mango Peach Smoothie »

Comments

  1. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:33 am

    You had me at crab! :) Love these and the tomato is a great addition this time of year to lighten it up a bit!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 10:02 am

      So glad you like this one Jennifer! Tom loves these! Of course, I serve his minus the juicy delicious tomato, because he’s crazy! But then more tomatoes for me, so it all works out!

      Reply
  2. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:37 am

    Love crab, Mary Ann! This looks like the perfect little bite with those tomatoes and cheese! YUM!

    This weekend? Funny thing…we have, like, 3 turkeys in our freezer. Seriously, don’t know how that happened, so we are going to cook one up and use it for whatever. Not sure yet. I know it’s not a typical thing to cook in the Summer with all the hot weather and stuff, but I really do love turkey and the smell that permeates through the house when it cooks, so figured why not? Other than that, a bit of work, a bit of relaxing, that kind of thing :)

    Looking forward to your next recipe! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Thanks Dawn! Funny you should mention cooking up a turkey because believe it or not, I made one last week when Tom and I were on vacation! For some strange reason when August rolls around and everyone starts talking fall, I start thinking turkey! Ha! It was delicious! We enjoyed it for dinner and then had sandwiches for days! Happy weekend!

      Reply
  3. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Love crab so much and eat it a lot here in Maryland. I’m always looking for a different way to serve it and this looks delicious! How lucky for you that you get so much fresh seafood. My husband recently went on a fishing trip with my son and came back with snapper. It was by far the best fish I’ve ever had – there’s nothing better than fresh!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 10:10 am

      You’ll love these little bites Karen! I have tried lots of fish in my days, but no snapper as of yet! I’ll have to give it a try! Tom went out fishing while we were on vaca and got some awesome mahi mahi! No tuna this trip, so he was a little disappointed, but at least some delicious mahi! I hate when he goes all the way out and gets skunked! Have an awesome weekend! These little melts will be perfect with your yummy strawberry lime gin rickey!

      Reply
  4. Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com says

    August 25, 2016 at 9:33 am

    these are seriously the perfect bites! love that you catch your own. nothing beats super fresh seafood. you’re so right, these make the best app for a party. can’t wait to try! have a great weekend Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 10:12 am

      I’m so glad you agree Cathy! They really are delicious and sooo easy! When I was a kid before my parents bought the house in NB we vacationed on West Point Island. That was where I honed my crabbing talents! Up at 5:30 am every day of vacation reeling in the crabs on that string. So much fun!! Happy weekend!

      Reply
  5. Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is says

    August 25, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Being able to “drop the crab trap in the bay!” ah – I’m so jealous of all your fresh seafood! I can imagine why these got such rave reviews – they look heavenly — totally my kind of appetizer! I’m not sure I’d be able to share it with anyone else :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 11:01 am

      It’s so much fun Michelle! I’ve been crabbing since I was little and it never gets old. I hope you give these a try. They’re so delicious!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 25, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    I have zero plans for the weekend, but I’m thinking THESE absolutely NEED to happen! With a few glasses of wine. ;) I am SO jealous you guys catch your own fish and how amazing you caught this crab!! Reminds me of growing up on our boat… I use to sit and watch our traps with my Dad and I would get SOOO excited when we lifted them up to find crabs in there! Anyways, these melts are just PERFECTION! Seriously swooning over here! Pinned! Cheers, dear!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Yes, perfect with some wine Chey! So glad it brings back happy memories with your Dad. I remember my boys lifting that trap constantly! I would have to tell them to keep it down there so the crabs could get a chance to go in! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    August 25, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    OMGeee! I want these crab melts right now! I’m so jealous that you can just go catch your own. I really need to think about moving to the beach!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      The beach is the best! And these crab melts…you’ll love them Rachelle! XO

      Reply
  8. Alida | Simply Delicious says

    August 25, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Wowzers, they look awesome! That gruyere though. Swoon!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      I know that Gruyere! I gobbled up all those little browned pieces!

      Reply
  9. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    August 25, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    These crab melts look too good (swooning over that gruyere)! I’m adding these to the weekend menu!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 5:58 pm

      Yay! You’re going to LOVE them Laura!!

      Reply
  10. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    ugh yum, cheesy crab melts!! these look fabulous. seriously cant remember the last time that i cooked with crab! definitely need to do so again soon! Xx

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 25, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Oh, definitely give these a try Thalia! I think you’ll love them as much as we do! Happy weekend! XO

      Reply
  11. Matt says

    August 26, 2016 at 10:47 am

    The perfect summer finger food for sure!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      They’re a favorite Matt!

      Reply
  12. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    August 26, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    I wish I caught my crab myself, too! Haha. I can only imagine how satisfying it makes these. They look so phenomenally delicious – definitely the perfect summertime finger food. I wish I had my hands on one right now!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      They are really delicious Rachel! So easy too! Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  13. Emily says

    August 26, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    I am so envious that you get to catch your own seafood!! That sounds like such summertime fun! (Although I am sure it is also hard work. :) ) Such a great way to use the crab as well as show off those summer tomatoes. If I can get my hands on some good crab meat, I’m going to give this one a try!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 26, 2016 at 4:44 pm

      Definitely give these a try Emily! They are so delicious! I love the taste of the dill and lemon in these. Happy weekend!

      Reply
  14. Anklejive says

    February 5, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Made these with leftover King Crab. :)

    Loved the lemon zest and tomato additions. I like Old Bay, but think the recipe called for too much. It kind of overwhelmed the crab flavor.

    Thanks, for a great recipe! We’ll make them again.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      February 5, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      You’re quite welcome. So happy you enjoyed them! I love Old Bay, but you can surely add less next time! Thanks for taking the time to drop by and leave a comment!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

welcome to the BHK

Hey there folks! I'm Mary Ann. Welcome to The Beach House Kitchen. Here at the BHK it's all about delicious, easy recipes for casual entertaining. So come and join me at the beach, relax and enjoy the food. Read More

NEVER MISS A POST!

follow me

What’s In Season

Overhead photo of plate with slices of Irish Soda Bread, butter in a small round dish and a silver knife.

Irish Soda Bread

Bangers & Mash with Guinness Onion Gravy

Bangers & Mash with Guinness Onion Gravy

Mini No Bake Key Lime Pie Cheesecakes

Mini No Bake Key Lime Pie Cheesecakes

Still Hungry? Don't miss a recipe!

Sign up to have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox, for free!

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are NEW on the blog Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are NEW on the blog this morning folks! And PERFECT with a tall glass of milk! 🥛 ⁣Who wants one??⁣
Grab the recipe in my profile and bake a batch this weekend. They’re kid and adult approved! Happy Thursday. 😘⁣
⁣

⁣

#thebeachhousekitchen #dessert⁣⁣⁣ #foodtography #feedfeed #f52grams #thebakefeed #thekitchn #cookies #peanutbuttercookies #bakedfromscratch #damnthatsdelish #marthabakes #wsbakeclub #eatpretty #foodphotography #instayummy #foodblogfeed #TOHfoodie #foodblogeats #inmykitchen #forthemaking #sweeeeets #bakersofinstagram  #bakinglove #heresmyfood #baking #tastingtable #shareyourtable #baker #f52community
Looking for a little cup of comfort on this chilly Looking for a little cup of comfort on this chilly day?? My Italian Wedding soup is a blog favorite and sure to hit the spot!⁣
It’s loaded with spinach, carrots, celery, fresh dill, pasta and of course, the star of the show, mini meatballs! ⁣
Grab your soup pot, bowl and spoon and it’s time to get cookin’ guys! I’ve linked the recipe for you in my profile. Have a great day!⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣

#thebeachhousekitchen  #feedfeed #f52grams #soup #mywilliamssonoma #getinmybelly #whatsonmyplate #thatsdarling #tastyaf #eatrealfood #goodeats #LoveFood #buzzfeast #wholefoods #easyrecipes #heresmyfood #TOHfoodie #foodandwine #foodblogfeed #foodblogeats #damnthatsdelish #bhgfood #thekitchn #forkyeah #tastingtable #comfortfood #foodie #IGeats #meatballs #italianweddingsoup
We made it to Friday folks! That calls for cake! 🍰⁣
⁣
Glazed Almond Pound Cake is on the menu today. It’s moist and fluffy and the perfect easy dessert to add to your weekend baking list.⁣
⁣
Pound cakes are super simple, don’t create a huge mess in your kitchen and require only a handful of ingredients. They can be served plain, glazed, with ice cream or fresh whipped cream and seasonal berries. ⁣
⁣
The recipe is profile linked. Hope you give it a try this weekend. Happy Friday! 😘⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣#thebeachhousekitchen #dessert⁣⁣⁣ #foodtography #feedfeed #f52grams #thebakefeed #thekitchn #poundcake #bakedfromscratch #damnthatsdelish #marthabakes #foodandwine #wsbakeclub #eatpretty #foodphotography #instayummy #foodblogfeed #TOHfoodie #foodblogeats #inmykitchen #forthemaking #sweeeeets #bakersofinstagram  #bakinglove #heresmyfood #baking #tastingtable #shareyourtable #baker #f52community
Who’s up for a super delicious, super easy sheet Who’s up for a super delicious, super easy sheet pan meal for dinner tonight??⁣
This Jerk Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Sausage, Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts is NEW on the blog this morning and you don’t want to miss it folks! So much flavor! And all on one sheet pan so clean up is easy peasy! ⁣
The recipe is profile linked. Grab it and get cooking! Happy Thursday. 😘⁣
⁣
⁣

#thebeachhousekitchen  #feedfeed #f52grams #chickenrecipes #mywilliamssonoma #getinmybelly #whatsonmyplate #thatsdarling #tastyaf #eatrealfood #goodeats #LoveFood #buzzfeast #wholefoods #easyrecipes #heresmyfood #TOHfoodie #foodandwine #foodblogfeed #foodblogeats #damnthatsdelish #thekitchn #forkyeah #tastingtable #comfortfood #foodie #sheetpandinner #jerkchicken  #thenewhealthy #healthyeating
Roasted Asian Cauliflower and Carrots folks! It’ Roasted Asian Cauliflower and Carrots folks! It’s NEW on the blog this morning and perfect as a side or coarsely chopped and served up in little lettuce cups for lunch or dinner for #MeatlessMonday 😋⁣
The recipe is profile linked. Hope y’all have an awesome week! 😘⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣

#thebeachhousekitchen #feedfeed #f52grams #cauliflowerrecipes #vegetarianrecipes #mywilliamssonoma #getinmybelly #whatsonmyplate #tastyaf #eatrealfood #goodeats  #buzzfeast #wholefoods #easyrecipes #heresmyfood #TOHfoodie #foodandwine #foodblogfeed #foodblogeats #damnthatsdelish #thekitchn #forkyeah #tastingtable #LoveFood #foodie #eatmoreplants #healthyfoodie #heathyrecipes #thenewhealthy
Another ultra-comforting soup on the menu today fo Another ultra-comforting soup on the menu today folks! ⁣
⁣
This African Peanut Sweet Potato Stew is loaded with sweet potatoes, onion, red bell pepper and garlic and it’s just bursting with flavor! It’s got some ginger, cumin, brown sugar for sweetness and cayenne for some added heat. Topped with some peanuts and crusty homemade croutons for added crunch and this one’s sure to be a crowd favorite.⁣
The recipe is profile linked. Hope you give it a go! Happy Saturday! 😘⁣
⁣
⁣
⁣

#thebeachhousekitchen  #feedfeed #f52grams #soup #mywilliamssonoma #getinmybelly #whatsonmyplate #thatsdarling #tastyaf #eatrealfood #goodeats #LoveFood #buzzfeast #wholefoods #easyrecipes #heresmyfood #TOHfoodie #foodandwine #foodblogfeed #foodblogeats #damnthatsdelish #bhgfood #thekitchn #forkyeah #tastingtable #comfortfood #foodie #IGeats #IGfoodies #f52community
Instagram

COPYRIGHT © 2020 THE BEACH HOUSE KITCHEN
DEVELOPED BY JENNIFER ANDREW

HOMEABOUTCONTACTPRESSPRIVACY POLICY

Copyright © 2021 · The Beach House Kitchen Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress