Description
These Shrimp and Crab Nacho Biscuit Melts are a delightful fusion of seafood flavors on a crispy biscuit base, perfect for any gathering or as a savory snack. The combination of shrimp, crab, and gooey cheese makes these biscuit melts a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuit Base:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
Seafood Topping:
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, chopped)
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 small jalapeño (optional, finely chopped)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Prepare the biscuit base: Flatten each biscuit on the sheet to form a 4-inch round.
- Make the seafood topping: In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, crab, cheeses, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, seasonings, bell pepper, green onions, and jalapeño. Mix well.
- Assemble and bake: Spoon the seafood mixture onto each biscuit round, bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Use pre-cooked seafood to save time, and adjust jalapeño based on heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit melt
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
