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Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts

Savory Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts for Effortless Comfort Food

Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts are a delicious blend of shrimp, crab, and creamy filling atop flaky biscuits, making for effortless comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 melts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Base
  • 4 large flaky biscuits homemade or store-bought buttermilk biscuits
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces medium shrimp fresh, thawed if frozen
  • 6 ounces lump crab meat or imitation crab if on a budget
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for sautéing garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise can reduce amount if using Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives or parsley for garnish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Broiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven's broiler to high and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped medium shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Remove from heat and let the shrimp cool for 5 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in cooled shrimp and lump crab meat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Split the flaky biscuits in half and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Spoon the creamy seafood mixture onto each biscuit half and top with shredded cheese.
  9. Place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley, serve warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, allow shrimp to cool before adding to the filling to prevent a watery texture.

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