Grilled Crab Burgers Recipe

Grilled Crab Burgers Recipe

  • 6 ounces fresh crabmeat or 1 6-ounce can, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Vegetable oil
  • 4 large slices French bread
  1. Mix crabmeat, 1 cup breadcrumbs, green onions, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and Old Bay seasoning in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in egg yolk. Form mixture into four 2 1/2-inch-diameter patties. Place remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in shallow bowl. Dip patties into crumbs, coating completely. Mix remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise with mustard in small bowl to blend.
  2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush barbecue rack with oil. Grill burgers until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Grill bread slices until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Spread toasts with mustard dressing. Top each with a burger.