Description
Shrimp Crab Melts are a delightful and easy comfort snack featuring flaky biscuit sandwiches filled with a creamy mixture of cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, mozzarella, and cream cheese seasoned with Old Bay and fresh parsley. These melts bake to golden perfection, making for a warm, savory treat perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Biscuits
- 8 refrigerated flaky biscuits
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Filling
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This temperature ensures the biscuits bake evenly and puff up to achieve a flaky texture.
- Prepare Biscuits: On a baking sheet, slightly flatten each refrigerated flaky biscuit to enlarge the surface area and create a thinner base that will hold the filling well.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella cheese, softened cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble Melts: Spoon the seafood mixture onto half of the flattened biscuits. Top each with the remaining biscuits and press edges firmly together to seal in the filling and create a sandwich.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the tops of the assembled melts with melted butter to ensure a golden and appealing finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and puffed up.
- Rest and Serve: Let the melts rest for about 2 minutes after baking to allow the filling to stabilize. Serve warm, either whole or halved, as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Be sure to soften the cream cheese beforehand for easy mixing.
- Old Bay seasoning can be adjusted to taste or substituted with your favorite seafood seasoning.
- These melts are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
- To make prep faster, use pre-cooked shrimp from your local market.
