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Nutritional Values
700kcal
45gProtein
45gCarbs
40gFat
2gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🦐 Shellfish
Sandwich Crab Melt
How to order / say it
Say it
Sandwich Crab Melt — [san-dwich krab melt]
Order
I'd like the sandwich crab melt, please.
Say locally
A warm, open-faced sandwich with melted cheese and crab meat.
Why try it?
This dish highlights the freshness of the seafood from the Pacific and the city's love for comfort food, ideally representing San Francisco's coastal cuisine.
How it tastes
Warm, tangy, and creamy with a hint of brininess from the crab, coupled with the crunch of the toasted bread and melted cheese.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
The crab melt sandwich became popular in San Francisco in the mid-20th century, combining the local abundance of fresh crab with classic American comfort food traditions.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 4 slices sourdough bread
- 🦐 200 g crab meat
- 🥛 100 g cheddar cheese
- 🥣 50 g mayonnaise
- 🍋 10 ml lemon juice
- 🥛 20 g butter
- 🧄 20 g green onions
Method
- 1 Preheat broiler and butter the bread slices on one side.
- 2 Mix crab meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and green onions.
- 3 Spread the crab mixture on the unbuttered side of the bread.
- 4 Top with cheddar cheese and broil until the cheese melts and bubbles.
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