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dana vento

OPEN FACED TUNA CRAB MELTS

I find myself in the kitchen preparing old favorites with new twists.
I simply don't just go with the flow and why just add tuna to a sandwich when you can add crabmeat?
Food is about variety, changing things up, yet keeping recipes super easy. 
Today's open-faced tuna crab melts are sinfully easy to prepare, deliver big on taste.
I highly suggest dressing with a stripe of Chipotle, a wedge of avocado or a bit of hot sauce to brighten up any day!
Who's ready for the recipe that changes up the basic drab tuna melt and delivers big on taste?
Food is fun, experimenting with options is always best and a basic can of tuna can really be dressed up and tasty!
Now, let's delve into this recipe for open-faced tuna crab melts.

OPEN FACED TUNA CRAB MELTS

I remember going to a party and someone running out of simple eats. 
They went to the pantry and ingeniously came back with these muffins cut into bite-size pieces. 
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: In the Kitchen with Dana
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5 OZ can of tuna in oil drained and flaked
  • 1 6 oz. Can of Crab Meat drained and flaked
  • ½ C Mayo
  • 3 tbsp. of Celery chopped
  • 1 tbsp. of Olive Oil Mixed with 1 tbsp. of Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tsp Freshly milled pepper
  • 2 Split English muffins totals 4 pieces
  • 4 Slices Provolone Cheese.

Method
 

  1. Place 4 pieces of English Muffins in Toaster between light and dark about 7 minutes.
  2. Remove when toasted and bring back to the preparation area.
  3. Preheat Oven Broil for 5 minutes. Broiler at 400°.
  4. In a large bowl place tuna and crab and mix together well.
  5. Add in celery, mayo, olive oil & lemon mixture, pepper.
  6. Mix well.
  7. Divide into 4 equal portions in a bowl.
  8. Work with each muffin piece.
  9. Placing a portion of tuna crab onto muffin and topping with cheese.
  10. Placing each piece onto the broiler drip pan and repeat until all 4 pieces are covered.
  11. Prepare until cheese is bubbly and lightly charred, about 3 minutes’ maximum.

Notes

You can use just tuna or just crab in this recipe.
I used both to make it more Seafood savvy!
Mayo or salad dressing can be subbed in, your choice.
Fresh celery makes a nice crunch.