Description
Learn how to make delicious Shrimp and Crab Biscuit Bombs with this easy recipe. Perfect for a savory appetizer or snack, click here to get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (240 ml) (150 grams) lump crab meat
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (14 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams) Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1.25 grams) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 can (16.3 ounce (462 g) s or 461 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Chop the shrimp into small pieces.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the shrimp mixture cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine the lump crab meat, cooked shrimp, lemon zest, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and parsley.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the biscuits.
- Flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch (10 cm) circle.
- Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the seafood mixture onto the center of each biscuit.
- Fold the edges of the biscuit over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Place the sealed biscuits seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water to make an egg wash.
- Brush the tops of each biscuit with the egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp and crab for optimal flavor.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Seal biscuits tightly to prevent filling leakage.
