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Shrimp Crab Melts: Your Easy Comfort Snack Awaits!

Shrimp Crab Melts: Your Easy Comfort Snack Awaits with Cheesy Goodness

Shrimp Crab Melts: Your easy comfort snack awaits! Enjoy these cheesy delights with shrimp and crab.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 melts
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Base

  • 1 package Refrigerated flaky biscuits

Seafood Filling

  • 1 cup Cooked shrimp Chopped
  • 1 cup Lump crab meat Canned or fresh
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Can substitute with cheddar
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped

Topping

  • 2 tablespoon Butter Melted

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Flatten each refrigerated flaky biscuit slightly on a baking sheet.
  • Combine the chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and fresh parsley in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Spoon the creamy filling onto half of the flattened biscuits. Place the remaining biscuits on top and pinch edges to seal.

Baking

  • Brush the tops of the assembled melts with melted butter.
  • Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  • Let the melts rest for about 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure shrimp and crab are well-drained to avoid a soggy filling. Experiment with cheese or add breadcrumbs for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheesy goodness, comfort food, easy recipe, seafood snack, Shrimp Crab Melts
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