Quick way to grow 3 Shrimp Crab Melts
These delightful Shrimp Crab Melts are a quick and easy way to enjoy a seafood-inspired meal. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, they come together in no time.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Baking sheet
- Broiler
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 English muffins, split and toasted
- 1/2 pound Cooked shrimp, chopped
- 8 ounces Lump crab meat, drained
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the seafood mixture
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, mayonnaise, diced celery, minced red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir in the fresh parsley.
Assemble the melts
- Preheat your broiler. Place the toasted English muffin halves on a baking sheet. Evenly divide the shrimp and crab mixture among the muffin halves.
- Sprinkle each melt generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
Broil and serve
- Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the mixture is heated through. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious Shrimp Crab Melts!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning to the shrimp and crab mixture. These melts are best served fresh and hot.