Recipe information
Yield
2 Servings
Ingredients
6
tablespoons mayonnaise
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1
teaspoon grated lemon peel
1
/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3
/4 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over
3
tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2
tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature
4
hot dog buns, sides split open
4
red leaf or Bibb lettuce leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cayenne pepper in medium bowl. Mix in crabmeat and chopped green onions. Season crab salad to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Spread butter on insides of hot dog buns. Warm large skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Place buns, buttered side down, in preheated skillet and toast until golden, about 5 minutes. Place 2 toasted buns on each of 2 plates. Place 1 lettuce leaf inside each bun. Divide crab salad among buns and serve.