Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts are loaded with tender shrimp, sweet lump crab meat, and melted cheddar baked into golden biscuit dough. This comforting seafood appetizer is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners or party platters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 melts
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Coastal
Ingredients
1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup lump crab meat
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package refrigerated biscuit dough
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Biscuit Dough:
Separate refrigerated biscuits and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Mix Seafood Filling:
In a large bowl, combine shrimp, lump crab meat, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully combined.
Assemble Melts:
Spoon a generous portion of the seafood mixture onto the center of each biscuit. Slightly press the filling into the dough.
Bake:
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Garnish:
Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Serve:
Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Use fresh lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
Serve with lemon wedges or a light garlic aioli for dipping.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
