Description
Dive into the delightful world of Savory Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts, where fresh seafood meets flaky biscuits. This recipe is a true celebration of flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup of fresh lump crab meat
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 cup of cold butter
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of green onions
- 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers
- 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning
- Fresh parsley
- Salt
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuit Dough: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 3/4 cup of milk until a dough forms. Roll out and cut into rounds.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Filling: In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of butter and sauté 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers and 1/4 cup of green onions until softened. Then, in a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, 1 cup of crab meat, sautéed veggies, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning, and fresh parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Melts: Place your biscuit rounds on a baking sheet. Spoon the shrimp and crab mixture generously on top of each biscuit. Top with a sprinkle of additional cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. These biscuit melts are best enjoyed warm!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit melt
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor kick, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of lemon zest to the filling. You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the fridge. For a vegetarian twist, substitute the shrimp and crab with sautéed mushrooms and spinach, and use a plant-based cheese.