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Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts

Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts for Effortless Entertaining

Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts blend fresh seafood with buttery biscuit dough, perfect for appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 melts
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood Filling
  • 1 pound Cooked Shrimp you can use imitation crab for a budget-friendly option
  • 1 cup Lump Crab Meat canned crab meat can be used
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese can work well as substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise consider Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangy twist
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be used for a milder taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice substitute lime juice for a different citrus profile
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder feel free to use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning if unavailable, mix paprika and black pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Biscuit Base
  • 1 can Refrigerated Biscuit Dough homemade biscuit dough offers a fresher taste
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley can be substituted with chives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Gently separate the refrigerated biscuit dough and arrange them on a lined baking sheet.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Take spoonfuls of the seafood filling and spoon it onto the center of each biscuit.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm. For a refreshing contrast, serve with a light salad or coleslaw.

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