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Two golden-brown puff pastry pockets stacked on a wooden board, filled with pink shrimp and creamy white crab mixture with fresh herbs, garnished with parsley on top and around the base.

Shrimp Crab Melts

These savory Shrimp Crab Melts feature a creamy, herb-infused seafood salad stuffed inside warm garlic cheddar biscuits and baked until the cheese is melted and gooey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 melt
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box biscuit mix Red Lobster Cheddar Bay style
  • 1 cup shrimp Cooked salad shrimp
  • 1 cup crab meat Lump or imitation
  • 4 oz cream cheese Softened
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise Binder
  • 1 stalk celery Finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon herbs Parsley or dill
  • 6 slices cheese Havarti or Swiss
  • 2 tablespoon butter Melted

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Metal
  • 1 Mixing bowl Medium

Method
 

  1. Bake biscuits according to package directions. Cool slightly and slice in half.
  2. Mix cream cheese, mayo, seasonings, celery, shrimp, and crab in a bowl.
  3. Spoon mixture onto bottom biscuit halves. Top with a slice of cheese and the biscuit lid.
  4. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 350°F for 5-8 minutes until cheese melts.
  5. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Ensure the seafood is well-drained to prevent a soggy biscuit. You can substitute English muffins for the biscuits for a crispier base.