Shrimp Crab Melts: Your Easy Comfort Snack Recipe
Shrimp Crab Melts are a delicious and easy-to-make comfort snack featuring flaky biscuit pockets filled with a creamy mixture of shrimp, crab meat, mozzarella, and cream cheese, all seasoned with Old Bay and fresh parsley. Baked until golden and puffed, these melts are perfect for a satisfying appetizer or snack any time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 Shrimp Crab Melts 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 refrigerated flaky biscuits
Filling
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures even baking and helps the biscuits rise to create a beautifully flaky crust.
- Prepare the Biscuits: Place the refrigerated biscuits on a baking sheet and flatten each one slightly. This creates a base that will bake fully while accommodating the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix until well blended to form a creamy, flavorful filling.
- Assemble the Melts: Spoon the filling onto half of the flattened biscuits. Cover each filled biscuit with the remaining biscuits. Press the edges together firmly to seal the filling inside and prevent leakage during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Brush the tops of the sealed biscuits with melted butter for a golden, flavorful finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the melts from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes to set the filling. Serve warm whole or sliced in half for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is fully cooked before mixing in the filling to avoid any food safety issues.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar cheese for a sharper flavor.
- If Old Bay seasoning is unavailable, use a mix of paprika and celery salt as an alternative.
- For a lighter filling, swap cream cheese with ricotta cheese.
- Use olive oil instead of butter for brushing tops if a healthier fat option is preferred.
- Letting the melts rest after baking helps the filling firm up for easier handling and serving.
Keywords: Shrimp Crab Melts, seafood snack, baked seafood pockets, comfort food, shrimp crab cheese melts
