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Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts

Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts: Cozy Comfort Food Bliss

Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts are delightful bites that blend shrimp and crab in a warm biscuit shell, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 melts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood Filling
  • 1 lb Cooked Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz Lump Crab Meat Fresh or canned, avoid imitation
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Or substitute with Monterey Jack or Gruyère
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used for milder flavor
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Homemade blend for classic seafood flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Biscuit Base
  • 1 can Refrigerated Biscuit Dough Homemade biscuit dough for extra freshness
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Garnish, swap with chives or dill if desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each biscuit on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the shrimp, crab meat, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spoon the seafood filling onto the center of each biscuit without overfilling.
  5. Bake the melts for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown.
  6. Allow the melts to cool for about 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh seafood and avoid imitation crab. These melts are perfect for freezer storage and can be reheated easily.

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