Openly Crabby Recipe

Name: Openly Crabby
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 4 slices Texas toast; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 ounces monterey jack cheese (half grated, half thinly sliced); 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthwise; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 scallion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
4 slices Texas toast
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 ounces monterey jack cheese (half grated, half thinly sliced)
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthwise
Freshly ground black pepper

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Mix the crabmeat with the mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, scallion and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
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Set aside.
3
Preheat the broiler.
4
Brush both sides of the Texas toast with half of the melted butter.
5
Place on a baking sheet and broil until golden brown on top, about 3 minutes.
6
Remove from the oven and flip the bread; top with the crab mixture, spreading it almost to the edges.
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Sprinkle with the grated cheese.
8
Toss the asparagus with the remaining melted butter in a medium bowl and season with salt and black pepper.
9
Arrange side by side on the toast, then arrange the cheese slices across the middle of the asparagus.
10
Return to the broiler until the asparagus is tender and the cheese melts, about 4 more minutes.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Openly Crabby falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Openly Crabby

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