Savory Golden Shrimp & Crab Biscuit Melts Recipe
Savory Golden Shrimp & Crab Biscuit Melts are delicious buttery biscuits filled with a flavorful mixture of shrimp, lump crab meat, creamy cheeses, and zesty seasonings. Baked to a golden brown perfection, these seafood-filled biscuit melts make a perfect appetizer or snack that is both indulgent and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Filling
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Biscuit & Topping
- 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Seafood Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Flatten Biscuits: Take each biscuit from the refrigerated dough and roll it out into a disc approximately 1/4 inch thick to create a base for the filling.
- Stuff Biscuits: Place a generous spoonful of the seafood mixture onto each flattened biscuit, fold the biscuit over to enclose the filling, and pinch the edges tightly to seal completely.
- Prepare for Baking: Brush the tops of each biscuit melt with the melted butter to help achieve a golden brown crust during baking. Arrange them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the biscuit melts are puffed and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 3-4 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh or completely thawed shrimp and crab meat.
- You can substitute Old Bay seasoning with Cajun seasoning if you prefer a spicier flavor.
- Make sure to pinch the biscuit edges tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven.
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