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Shrimp Crab Melts

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Shrimp Crab Melts are a creamy, cheesy, and savory seafood open-faced sandwich featuring tender shrimp, sweet crab, and melty cheese on toasted bread or rolls. Perfect for a comforting lunch, simple dinner, or seafood-inspired gathering.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 melts
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
  • ½ pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions (about 3 scallions)
  • 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (or pinch of paprika + salt + pepper)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 hoagie rolls (8-inch) or crusty bread/baguette halves
  • 2–3 medium tomatoes (optional), thinly sliced
  • ½ to ¾ cup shredded cheese (Jarlsberg, mozzarella, or cheddar)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix scallions, parsley, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
  3. Gently fold in chopped shrimp and lump crab meat.
  4. Lightly spread mayonnaise on the cut side of rolls and toast cut-side down in a skillet until golden.
  5. Place toasted rolls on a baking sheet, cut-side up. Spoon seafood mixture over each.
  6. Top with tomato slices (optional) and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked or leftover shrimp for convenience.
  • Toast the bread to prevent sogginess before topping.
  • Combine cheeses for a deeper flavor (e.g. mozzarella + cheddar).
  • Prep the seafood mixture ahead and assemble when ready to bake.
  • Make mini versions on baguette slices for appetizers.

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