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Flavorful Chesapeake Crab Salad Sliders

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These sliders combine sweet, tender Chesapeake Bay crab with a tangy, creamy dressing and soft slider buns for a light yet satisfying coastal feast. Perfect for summer parties, picnics, or quick lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh Chesapeake crab meat, picked clean of shells
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ stalk celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 small slider buns (brioche or potato buns recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Optional garnish: thin slices of ripe tomato or crisp lettuce

Instructions

  1. Rinse the parsley, dry thoroughly, and finely chop. Dice the celery into small pieces and mince the red onion finely (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy (about 3 minutes).
  3. Gently fold in the celery, onion, parsley, and crab meat using a folding motion to keep crab lumps intact (about 5 minutes).
  4. Brush the insides of slider buns lightly with melted butter. Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast buns buttered side down until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
  5. Spoon a generous dollop of crab salad onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add optional tomato slices or lettuce if desired. Top with the bun crown and gently press down. Serve immediately.

Notes

Handle crab meat gently to keep lumps intact. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Toast buns just before assembling to prevent sogginess. Chill crab salad for 15 minutes before assembling to meld flavors. Adjust salt carefully due to natural saltiness from crab and Old Bay seasoning. For gluten-free option, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Greek yogurt can replace half the mayo for a lighter salad.

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