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Crab Melt Sandwiches

Crab Melt Sandwiches Ingredients: 1 pound fresh lump crab meat (picked over), 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or to taste), 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard, 4 (1-inch thick) slices Italian bread...

Crab Melt Sandwiches

Ingredients:
1 pound fresh lump crab meat (picked over), 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or to taste), 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard, 4 (1-inch thick) slices Italian bread (with crust removed), 4 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan, Unsalted butter (softened, if preferred)

Directions:
Preheat broiler. Put crab meat in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon lime juice and toss to blend. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon lime juice, mayonnaise, and mustard until smooth. Pour sauce over crab and toss to coat. Season crab mix with salt and pepper and chill, covered, for 30 minutes. Lightly toast bread. Lightly butter toast. Spoon fourth crab mixture into 1/2 cup measure. Holding toast on top of mixture in measure, invert crab onto the toast an set upon an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining crab mix and toast and sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan over each sandwich. Broil sandwiches about 3 inches from heat till cheese is melted and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Serves 4.