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This crab roll recipe is a celebration of simplicity and luxury, featuring Colossal Culinary Reserve crab meat for unmatched flavor and texture. Served hot in buttery toasted brioche buns, these rolls are perfect for summer meals. Finish with Old Bay Aioli for a decadent touch.
This crab roll recipe is delightfully simple, just as it should be! It features just a few ingredients, including basic pantry staples and fresh produce you might already have on hand.
But the secret to the best crab rolls? Using rich, decadent Colossal crab meat. It's non-negotiable for the most flavorful crab rolls, offering a sweeter flavor and flakier, more delicate texture you won’t find anywhere else.
When using Colossal crab meat, you must let the incredibly sweet, impressively large lumps of crab meat shine through. There’s no need for an overcomplicated ingredient list when you're using Culinary Reserve Crab meat. Get ready to experience the cleanest, most buttery flavor out there.
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The best type of crab for crab rolls is Colossal lump crab meat. We recommend Culinary Reserve crab meat from North Coast Seafoods. It has a naturally sweet, buttery flavor and delicate, flaky texture. It naturally becomes the star of any dish, and our crab roll recipe is no exception!
The primary difference between crab rolls and lobster rolls lies in the protein used to make each sandwich. A crab roll features crab meat, while a lobster roll is made with lobster meat.
Generally, lobster rolls tend to be more expensive since lobster meat is typically pricier than crab meat. However, both are considered luxury proteins and share a similarly rich flavor. Some people describe crab as sweeter than lobster, while lobster may have a more naturally buttery taste. Lobster also tends to be firmer than crab, which tends to be flakier and less dense.
To make a creamy crab roll filling, you can use the Old Bay aioli as a dressing instead of a topping. First, make sure your cooked crab meat is completely chilled. Then, gently fold your crab meat into the aioli before adding the mixture to your grilled brioche rolls. We recommend serving these crab rolls cold for a refreshing alternative to a hot crab roll.
The choice to enjoy your crab roll hot or cold comes down to personal preference. When served hot, we refer to crab rolls as “Connecticut style.” When served cold, we refer to them as “Maine style.” However, the crab roll recipe you follow will dictate how your crab roll is best enjoyed.
The choice to enjoy your crab rolls hot or cold comes down to a matter of personal preference, similar to the debate on cold vs. warm lobster rolls. Many people enjoy warm crab rolls during cooler months for a comforting, hearty meal, while cold crab rolls offer a refreshing option perfect for warmer or summer months.
Follow the recipe on this blog for hot rolls, or use the steps above to create a creamy crab roll filling for a chilled version that suits the season!
For the best crab rolls, we recommend using brioche-style hot dog buns. For a true “New England style” crab roll, choose a traditional split-top bun. Always toast your buns with butter, even if you plan to serve your rolls cold – the warm, crisp bread complements the tender, buttery crab perfectly!
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These luxurious, celebration-worthy crab meat rolls strike the perfect balance between indulgence and simplicity. Ideal as a simple yet elegant main course for summer, they’re so delicious you might not want to share. The addition of our Old Bay Aioli will elevate these crab rolls to a new menu staple.
Servings: 4 people
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