Description
These Shrimp and Crab Nacho Biscuit Melts combine the creamy, cheesy indulgence of seafood nachos with the buttery flakiness of baked biscuits. Packed with shrimp, crab, cream cheese, cheddar, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning, they’re an irresistible handheld treat perfect for parties, appetizers, or a decadent dinner.
Ingredients
1 can (8 count) refrigerated biscuit dough
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup small cooked shrimp, chopped
½ cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup diced tomatoes (optional)
2 tbsp diced jalapeños (optional, for heat)
½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the seafood: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in shrimp and crab, cook 2 minutes, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine cooked seafood, cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeños, Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble biscuit melts: Flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch round. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of filling onto half of them, top each with another biscuit round, and pinch or crimp edges to seal.
- Bake: Place on prepared sheet and bake for 13–15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Cool slightly, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve warm with sour cream or salsa for dipping.
Notes
Use canned or imitation crab if desired—just drain well.
For more heat, add cayenne or a splash of hot sauce to the filling.
Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese can be used for extra melt and spice.
To make a dip instead, bake the filling in a small casserole dish and serve with chips.
Freeze baked melts for up to 2 months; reheat directly from frozen in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit melt
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
