BBQ Crab Sandwich
Ingredients
Pickled Cabbage
- Cabbage
- Bell pepper
- Sugar
- Vinegar
Crab Salad
- 2 cups jumbo lump crabmeat
- ¼ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
- 8 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, or more to taste
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
For Serving
- White sandwich bread or small soft rolls
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the pickled cabbage by bringing the sugar and vinegar to a boil. Pour the hot mixture over the cabbage and bell pepper. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the crabmeat, celery, carrots, chives, cilantro, Tabasco, Old Bay seasoning, and mayonnaise. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Spread the crab salad onto sliced white bread or soft rolls. Drizzle with BBQ sauce and top with the pickled cabbage.
- If using sandwich bread, top with a second slice. Trim the crusts, if desired, and cut each sandwich into four equal pieces before serving.
Notes
- The pickled cabbage can be prepared up to 1 day in advance.
