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The Ultimate Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts

Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Melts feature golden flaky biscuit halves topped with a creamy, rich seafood mixture. Packed with distinct chunks of pink shrimp, sweet white crab meat, and gooey melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 melts
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large flaky biscuits Store-bought canned or homemade (about 16 oz / 450g total)
  • 8 oz cooked pink shrimp Peeled, deveined, and chopped into chunks (225g)
  • 8 oz shredded white crab meat Lump or snow crab, drained well (225g)
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature (115g)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (60ml)
  • 1 cup yellow cheddar cheese Shredded and divided (115g)
  • 1 cup white mozzarella cheese Shredded and divided (115g)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (2g)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (1g)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (1g)
  • 2 tbsp fresh green onions Finely chopped (10g)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika Reddish-orange for dusting (1g)

Equipment

  • 1 Large Rimmed Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Medium glass mixing bowl For the creamy seafood binder

Method
 

Bake and Assemble
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the flaky biscuits on a parchment-lined sheet for 12-15 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice horizontally into 8 halves.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Mix in half of the yellow cheddar (1/2 cup) and half of the white mozzarella (1/2 cup).
  3. Gently fold the chopped cooked pink shrimp and shredded white crab meat into the creamy cheese mixture, maintaining distinct chunks.
  4. Place the 8 biscuit halves cut-side up on the baking sheet. Spoon a generous mound of the creamy seafood mixture onto each half. Top evenly with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheeses are completely gooey and melted. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and a dusting of paprika. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 16gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: Drain the seafood well. Pat the shrimp and crab dry with paper towels so excess moisture does not ruin the flaky biscuit base.
Tip 2: Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, clump-free seafood binder.
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