Description
Delightful Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts combine tender shrimp and crab meat with creamy cheeses and zesty seasonings, baked inside golden, flaky biscuits topped with melted cheddar cheese—perfect for seafood lovers seeking an easy and satisfying appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Mixture
- 2 cups cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Biscuits and Toppings
- 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s properly heated for baking the biscuit melts evenly.
- Prepare seafood mixture: In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, crab meat, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a creamy filling.
- Prepare biscuit dough: Open the refrigerated biscuit dough package and separate the 8 biscuits. Flatten each biscuit into a circle approximately 1/4 inch thick to make it easier to fold around the filling.
- Fill biscuits: Place about 2 tablespoons of the prepared seafood mixture into the center of each flattened biscuit. Be careful not to overfill to avoid spilling during baking.
- Seal biscuits: Fold each biscuit over the filling to enclose it completely and pinch the edges firmly to seal. Arrange the filled biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake biscuits: Bake the sealed biscuit melts in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until they turn golden brown and the biscuit dough is fully cooked.
- Add cheese topping: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle each biscuit melt with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Take the biscuit melts out of the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant, fresh finish. Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Ensure the seafood mixture is not too wet to prevent soggy biscuits—drain crab meat well before mixing.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Feel free to swap cheddar cheese with your favorite melting cheese like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- These biscuit melts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning and black pepper according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: shrimp biscuit melts, crab biscuit melts, seafood appetizer, baked seafood biscuit, easy seafood recipe
