Description
A creamy, cheesy seafood topping made with shrimp and crab served on warm, flaky biscuits.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shrimp, chopped
1 cup crab meat, drained and flaked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
8 large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, baked and halved
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Slice the pre-baked biscuits in half and place them on the baking sheet cut-side up.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Step 4: Fold in the shrimp, crab meat, garlic powder, and half of the chives.
Step 5: Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 6: Spoon the seafood mixture onto the biscuit halves and top with shredded cheese.
Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 8: Garnish with remaining chives and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh lump crab meat and ensure all seafood is dry before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
