Description
Indulge in the delightful Shrimp Crab Melts, a perfect blend of tender shrimp and creamy crab on toasted bread. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for satisfying snack cravings or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped shrimp
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Sourdough or baguette (sliced into 1-inch thick pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of chopped shrimp and 1 cup of lump crab meat. Gently fold in ½ cup of mayonnaise and 4 ounces of cream cheese (softened). Make sure everything is evenly mixed.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Take your sourdough or baguette and slice it into 1-inch thick pieces. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon a generous amount of the seafood mixture onto each slice of bread, making sure to spread it out evenly.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are bubbly and golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before serving. These shrimp crab melts are best enjoyed warm!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Feel free to add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives for an extra pop of freshness. For a spicier touch, consider adding diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the seafood mixture.