Description
These Shrimp Crab Melts are savory, cheesy seafood snacks perfect for gatherings or quick indulgent bites. Tender shrimp and sweet crab are blended with creamy seasoning, layered onto toasted bread, and melted until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Seafood Mixture
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (real or imitation), shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Assembly
- 8 slices baguette or sandwich bread
- Extra shredded cheese for topping
- Fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab, mayonnaise, cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until creamy and well blended.
2. Assemble
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Spoon seafood mixture evenly onto each slice.
- Sprinkle additional cheese on top.
3. Bake
- Bake 10–12 minutes until hot and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes for golden tops if desired.
4. Serve
- Garnish with parsley or extra green onions.
- Serve warm as snacks or appetizers.
Notes
- Use toasted English muffins for a sturdier base.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for spice.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 12g