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Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts Recipe

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Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts are a delightful seafood treat featuring a flavorful mixture of shrimp, lump crab meat, and cheeses stuffed into flaky refrigerated biscuits, baked to a golden perfection. This recipe combines creamy, savory, and slightly tangy elements with a hint of Old Bay seasoning, making it a perfect appetizer or snack for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

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Seafood Filling

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup lump crab meat
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Biscuit and Finishing

  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the biscuit melts.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the peeled and deveined shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
  3. Prepare Biscuits: Open the package of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the eight biscuits carefully.
  4. Flatten Biscuits: On a floured surface, gently press each biscuit into a flat, round disc approximately 1/4 inch thick to create a base for the filling.
  5. Fill Biscuits: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared seafood filling onto the center of each flattened biscuit, ensuring an even distribution of filling in each.
  6. Seal Biscuits: Fold each biscuit over the filling to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges tightly to seal so the filling does not leak during baking.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sealed biscuit melts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
  8. Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter to give a shiny, golden finish once baked.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown and the filling is heated through.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a burst of color and flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure the biscuit dough edges are sealed tightly to prevent filling leakage while baking.
  • You can substitute Old Bay seasoning with your favorite seafood seasoning blend if preferred.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling mixture.
  • Serve warm with a side of tartar sauce or cocktail sauce for dipping.
  • This recipe is best eaten the same day for optimal freshness and texture.

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