Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts
These Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts are a delightful, messy fusion of flaky biscuits filled with a creamy seafood mixture, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen
- 1 cup crab meat Fresh, lump, or canned
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough Store-bought
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Best at room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Season to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend) Pre-shredded optional
- Chopped parsley for garnish Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Open the biscuit dough and separate it into individual biscuits.
- Flatten each biscuit and place a spoonful of the shrimp and crab mixture in the center.
- Fold the biscuit dough around the filling and pinch to seal.
- Place the filled biscuits on a baking sheet and top with shredded cheese.
Baking
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Don't panic when they puff — that's normal. If one bursts, patch it with a tiny dough bandage. Use canned crab in a pinch. Keep a tray of napkins handy as they may leak.