Best Open Face Crab Ciabatta Recipes

QUICK AND EASY CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• Put the French bread or ciabatta bread halves in the oven on a baking sheet at about 350°F (175°C) or under the broiler or grill for five minutes or until they are beginning to take on a bit of colour.
• Meanwhile, mix the crab meat with the mustard, red pepper, and celery.
• Add crème fraîche or sour cream as well as salt and pepper to taste. Mix together gently.
• Divide the crab mixture between the pieces of bread and top with the cheese slices.
• Return the crab and cheese topped bread to the oven for five to ten minutes, or place under the broiler or grill, until the cheese is bubbling and brown.
• The cheese gets very hot, so allow these to cool a bit before serving one half of the panini or ciabatta to each person, or cutting into small pieces to serve as hors d'oeuvres.

OPEN-FACE CRAB CIABATTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine crab salad, smoked almonds or trail mix, and rosemary.
• To serve, spread on toasted ciabatta or French bread slices. Makes 6 servings.

OPEN FACED CRAB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a bowl, combine crabmeat, green onions, cheese, mayonnaisse and cayenne (or hot pepper sauce).
• Slice tomatoes into eight slices.
• On a baking sheet or broiler pan place English muffin halves and broil 3-4 inches from heat until golden (3-5 minutes); remove from oven.
• Place a tomato slice on each muffin half and top with crab mixture (about 1/2 cup per muffin half)and then sprinkle with extra shredded cheese, if desired.
• Return to oven and broil until cheese browns. (3-5 minutes).

OPEN FACED CRAB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Toast bread under the broiler on one side only.
• Place toasted sidedown on cookie sheet.
• Combine crab meat, celery, scallions, mushrooms, caraway seeds, mayonnaise and sour cream.
• Spread mixture on untoasted side of bread; top with 2 slices bacon and a slice of cheese.
• Broil until cheese melts and bubbles.