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Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts

Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts for Cozy Nights In

Delicious Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts combine seafood flavors with flaky biscuits, perfect for cozy evenings.
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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: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Cooked Shrimp Fresh or frozen, thawed.
  • 8 ounces Lump Crab Meat Imitation crab can be used.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Swap with favorite melting cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can work in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic for stronger flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Cajun seasoning can be substituted.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust based on preference.
For the Biscuit Base
  • 1 can Refrigerated Biscuit Dough Homemade biscuit dough can also be used.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chives can be a substitute or omitted.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each biscuit, arranging them on the baking sheet.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
  4. Spoon a generous amount of the seafood filling onto each biscuit, ensuring it does not overflow.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving and let cool for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meltsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These melts are perfect for cozy nights in and can also be made with different types of seafood or cheese for varied flavors.

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