Yesss—these are easy, cheesy, seafood-packed comfort food 😋
Perfect for lunch, appetizers, or a quick dinner.
🦐🦀 Easy Shrimp Crab Melts
🧄 Ingredients
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled, cooked & chopped
- ½ lb crab meat (real or imitation), flaked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened (optional but extra creamy)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Bread slices (sourdough, French, or Texas toast)
- Butter for toasting
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shrimp, crab, mayo, cheese, cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, salt & pepper.
- Lightly butter bread slices and place on a baking sheet.
- Spoon seafood mixture generously on top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, then broil 1–2 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot 🔥
🌶️ Optional Add-Ins
- Old Bay seasoning 🧂
- Dash of hot sauce
- Paprika or cayenne
- Diced red bell pepper for crunch
🥗 Serve With
- Simple green salad
- Tomato soup
- Coleslaw
- Lemon wedges
✅ Why these are a hit: creamy, cheesy, savory seafood on crispy toast—fast, filling, and totally addictive.
Want a garlic-butter version, air fryer method, or low-carb option next?
