Description

A quick and easy party appetizer made by stuffing refrigerated biscuit dough with a creamy mixture of shrimp, imitation crab, cream cheese, and hot sauce, then baking until golden brown.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tube (16 oz) large flaky refrigerated biscuit dough
1 cup pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, thawed and patted dry
1 cup imitation crab meat (surimi), chopped into small pieces
4 oz full-fat block cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot or Tabasco)
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, and chopped green onions. Mix until smooth.
Gently fold in the shrimp and chopped crab meat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Separate the biscuit dough. Press each biscuit slightly flat in the center to create a well with thicker edges.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the seafood mixture into the center of each biscuit. Pinch the edges up slightly to seal the filling inside.
Brush the tops of the biscuits generously with melted butter and sprinkle with paprika.
Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each one.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Ensure shrimp and crab are patted very dry to prevent soggy filling. Do not overstuff the biscuits to avoid bursting. Can be frozen unbaked and baked from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to cook time. Reheat in oven at 350°F for best texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 melt
Calories: 165
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 350
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 12
Protein: 6

Keywords: shrimp, crab, biscuit melts, party appetizer, quick recipes, seafood appetizer, cream cheese, easy cooking, finger food