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Crab Roll

Delicious Homemade Crab Roll: A Quick Ocean Delight

This Crab Roll is a quick and delicious way to enjoy fresh seafood, combining lump crab meat with zesty lemon and Old Bay seasoning.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Mixture
  • 1 cup Cooked Fresh Lump Crab Meat High-quality for best results
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise Light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a twist
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Avoid zesting too deep
  • 1 stalk Celery Diced
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Chives Or green onions as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Classic seafood seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Dill Or parsley as an alternative
For the Rolls
  • 4 pieces Brioche Hot Dog Rolls Or any soft roll, use lettuce leaves for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Crab Roll
  1. Drain the fresh lump crab meat in a fine mesh strainer and gently press it with a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained crab meat with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, diced celery, chopped chives, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently fold everything together.
  3. Open the brioche hot dog rolls and spoon the crab mixture generously into each roll, garnishing with additional chives and dill.
  4. Serve immediately with crispy potato chips or a light salad for a well-rounded meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, enjoy your crab roll immediately after preparation. It's best when ingredients are fresh and rolls are soft.

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