This Crab and Avocado Sandwich is a little like a tuna melt, only much better! It's a totally upscale version of the diner classic.
*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2013. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
Because baking bread is one of my favorite things to do, I decided I'd make my own sourdough bread specifically for this sandwich.
Of course, a large loaf of Italian bread will work well for this recipe too. Store-bought or homemade, they'll both taste delicious!
CRAB AND AVOCADO STUFFED SUB SANDWICH {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
1 long loaf of sourdough or Italian bread
1 large can (1 pound) of crab claw meat, picked through for shells
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup finely chopped red pepper
2 tablespoon finely minced shallots
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
2 avocados, pitted and diced
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
-Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Set aside.
-In a medium bowl, mix the crab meat, celery, red pepper, shallots, and seafood seasoning.
-In a small bowl, using a fork, mash the avocado, mayo, lime juice, salt, and pepper to form a somewhat lumpy mixture.
-Spread the avocado mayonnaise on the bottom slice of the bread.
-Top the avocado mayo with the crab meat mixture.
-Top the crab meat mixture with the shredded Swiss Cheese.
-Drizzle the top slice of the cut bread with olive oil and sprinkle with the garlic powder.
-Place the top slice onto the sandwich and press lightly.
-Wrap the sub in aluminum foil.
-Place the loaf on a baking sheet and bake to heat through and melt the cheese (approximately 15-20 minutes).
-Slice and enjoy.
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Beware, this may not be the neatest sandwich to eat, but it is super tasty and well worth the mess! 🙂
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nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
Great looking sandwich. Good pick for this month! 🙂
Susan says
Wow great looking sandwich! Your sourdough oatmeal bread sounds really good too.
Suzanne says
It looks delicious Renee, your bread is beautiful and now I am really hungry for that sandwich.
A Cooks Quest says
What a great choice, especially for a big group of people! Thanks for sharing at the SRC this month 🙂
Kirstin says
Yum! This looks so good!
Sarah E. says
I'm not a huge crab fan, but that avocado mayonnaise sounds like it is to die for!
Happy Reveal Day!
Tina Jin says
Oh, wow! That's like a super sandwich! I love avocados, so this is a great recipe to share. Thanks!
Avril says
Tasty indeed! I am so impressed that not only did you pick this "summer like" recipe but you also made your VERY own homemade bread!!! Fabulous!
Cindy says
What a yummy looking sandwich--your bread looks perfect.
SallyBR says
Your sandwich looks great, and a little mess never hurt anyone (even though I am a bit of a neat freak... 🙂
Crab and avocado, in my opinion, is a match made in heaven!
Great to see your post today, have a wonderful Monday Reveal!
April Tuell says
Your sandwich sure looks good! I'm not one for seafood, but I bet it would be just as great if I replaced the crab with tuna. I thought I wouldn't get hungry going through everyone's recipes after lunch, but I was wrong!
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