Shrimp Crab Biscuit Melts Recipe | Easy Cheesy Seafood Dish
Make shrimp crab biscuit melts with creamy seafood and melted cheese on buttery biscuits. An easy, delicious recipe perfect for brunch or dinner!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet or casserole dish
- Skillet (for shrimp)
- Pastry brush
- Oven and broiler
Ingredients
- 8 biscuits (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix shrimp, crab, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake biscuits according to package or recipe until golden brown.
- Assemble Melts: Split biscuits in half, spoon seafood mixture on top, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Broil: Place biscuits under broiler for 2–3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Garnish: Add fresh parsley or extra lemon zest.
- Serve: Enjoy warm for best flavor.
- Expert Tip: Drain crab thoroughly before mixing to avoid watery filling.
Notes
- Use fresh crab for best flavor, but imitation crab works in a pinch.
- Try different cheeses like Gruyère or Monterey Jack for variety.
- Add spinach or roasted peppers to the filling for extra nutrition.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze unbaked melts for up to 2 months; bake directly from frozen.