Crab Melt Sandwiches Recipe

Crab Melt Sandwiches Recipe 

• 1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard
• 4 (1-inch thick) slices Italian bread, with crust removed
• 4 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan

• Unsalted butter, softened, if desired
• Preheat broiler.
• Put crab meat in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon lime juice and toss to combine. 
• In a small bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon lime juice, mayonnaise, and mustard until smooth. 
• Pour sauce over crab and toss to coat.
• Season crab mixture with salt and pepper and chill, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Lightly toast bread. 
• Lightly butter toast. 
• Spoon one fourth crab mixture into 1/2 cup measure.
• Holding toast on top of mixture in measure, invert crab onto the toast an set on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Repeat procedure with remaining crab mixture and toast and sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan over each sandwich. 
• Broil sandwiches about 3 inches from heat until cheese is melted and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

Serves 4 Crab Melt Sandwiches.