Description

Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts are a savory, cheesy seafood delight featuring a mixture of shrimp, lump crab meat, cheddar, and cream cheese encased in flaky biscuit dough. Baked to golden perfection and brushed with butter, these melts make a perfect appetizer or snack that is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

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 Topping

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

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches optimal baking temperature for the biscuits.
Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Prepare Biscuits: Open the package of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each biscuit for individual preparation.
Flatten Biscuits: On a floured surface, use your hands or a rolling pin to flatten each biscuit into a round disc about 1/4 inch thick, making space for the filling.
Fill Biscuits: Spoon a generous amount of the seafood filling onto the center of each flattened biscuit, being careful not to overfill to facilitate sealing.
Seal Biscuits: Fold each biscuit over the filling to form a half-moon shape and firmly pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside, preventing leakage during baking.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the filled biscuits evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Brush with Butter: Lightly brush the tops of the biscuit melts with melted butter to achieve a golden brown and buttery crust when baked.
Bake: Bake the biscuit melts in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and are cooked through.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the biscuit melts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving to add a touch of color and fresh flavor.

Notes

Make sure to thoroughly drain any excess liquid from the crab meat to avoid soggy biscuits.
Using fresh shrimp provides better flavor but thawed frozen shrimp can be used if fresh is unavailable.
You can substitute Old Bay seasoning with a Cajun spice blend for a different flavor profile.
These biscuit melts are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling mixture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts, seafood biscuit, baked biscuit melts, shrimp and crab appetizer, cheesy seafood biscuits, easy seafood appetizers