Ingredients
Refrigerated flaky biscuits: to create the perfect fluffy, golden crust choose a trusted brand for consistency
Cooked shrimp: chopped for a fresh and tender seafood flavor frozen works fine if thawed and cooked thoroughly
Lump crab meat: brings a touch of elegance and sweetness fresh is lovely but canned offers convenience without loss of taste
Shredded mozzarella cheese: melts beautifully and adds gooey richness cheddar can be used if you prefer a sharper taste
Cream cheese: softens and binds the filling while adding luscious creaminess ricotta is a lighter alternative
Old Bay seasoning: delivers that signature seafood spice and bright flavor if unavailable a mix of paprika and celery salt works well
Fresh parsley: adds a pop of green freshness and bright aroma chives or dill are good substitutes
Butter: brushed on top creates a golden inviting finish olive oil can be used for a lighter touch
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature helps the biscuits bake evenly and puff up nicely, developing a golden crust. Don’t rush this step — a properly preheated oven makes all the difference.
Prepare the Biscuits:
Take the refrigerated flaky biscuits and lay them out on a baking sheet. Press each biscuit down gently so they flatten a little but remain thick enough to hold the filling without breaking apart. A thinner biscuit cooks more evenly and showcases the filling beautifully.
Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella, softened cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped fresh parsley. Thoroughly mix everything until you get a creamy, cohesive mixture. This blend is the heart of your melts, bursting with savory seafood flavor.
Assemble the Melts:
Spoon a generous portion of filling onto half of the biscuits arranged on your baking sheet. Top each with one of the remaining biscuits, then pinch the edges lightly to seal in all that delicious filling. This keeps everything snug so the filling won’t ooze out while baking.
Bake to Perfection:
Brush melted butter over the tops of your assembled melts to give them a shiny, golden finish once baked. Place them in your preheated oven and bake for about 13 to 15 minutes. Watch carefully for a puffed and beautifully browned result with a mouthwatering aroma filling your kitchen.
Easy Shrimp Crab Melts
