Grilled Crab and Shrimp Mini Sandwiches

Delicious mini sandwiches filled with a creamy seafood mixture of fresh crab and shrimp, seasoned with lemon and chili powder, then grilled until golden brown. Perfect for appetizers or light meals.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup chopped fresh crabmeat
  • 1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 8 slices firm white sandwich bread
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Gently mix in crabmeat, shrimp, celery, and onion. Season filling with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface. Spread 1/4 of filling on each slice (about 1/2 cup). Top filling with bread slice; press to adhere. Brush top bread slice of each sandwich with melted butter.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Place large griddle over 2 burners. Heat griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, on griddle. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Brush top of each sandwich with melted butter. Using metal spatula, turn sandwiches over. Cook until bottom is golden, about 5 minutes.

    12 min

  4. 4.

    Cut each sandwich into quarters. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with parsley.

    3 min

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