Shrimp Crab Melts: Easy Comfort Snack Recipe
Shrimp Crab Melts are a delicious and easy comfort snack featuring flaky biscuit pockets filled with a savory mix of shrimp, crab meat, mozzarella, and cream cheese, seasoned with Old Bay and fresh parsley. Perfectly baked until golden brown and brushed with butter, these melts make a satisfying appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 melts 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Biscuits
- 1 can refrigerated flaky biscuits (8 count)
Filling
- 3/4 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 3/4 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Topping
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the melts.
- Prepare Biscuits: Slightly flatten each biscuit on a baking sheet to create a base that will hold the filling effectively.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped parsley until well blended.
- Assemble Melts: Spoon the filling mixture onto half of the flattened biscuits, then top with the remaining biscuits. Pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside and press lightly to secure.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of the sealed biscuit melts with the melted butter to get a golden, flavorful crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes or until the biscuit tops are golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the melts rest for 2 minutes after baking, then slice or serve whole as a warm, comforting snack.
Notes
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Each melt has approximately 370 calories and 20g of protein.
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute the Old Bay seasoning with your favorite seafood seasoning if preferred.
- The biscuit dough can be homemade or store-bought for convenience.
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