Dungeness Crab Sandwich
Sweet, fresh Dungeness crab tossed with lemon aioli on toasted brioche. A California coastal classic that reads elegant but comes together in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Dungeness crab meat (fresh or thawed)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 2 whole brioche buns
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting)
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or chives, chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Mince the garlic finely and mash into a paste with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Mix mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic paste in a small bowl until combined.
- 3
Pick through crab meat to remove shells. Gently fold into aioli with fresh herbs.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium. Butter both sides of brioche buns and toast until golden, ~2 minutes per side.
- 5
Divide crab mixture evenly between toasted buns. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- 10-inch skillet
- spatula
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