Description
Savory cheddar bay biscuits become irresistible when packed with succulent crab meat and drizzled in zesty lemon butter. Seafood enthusiasts and comfort food lovers will delight in this coastal-inspired treat that promises rich flavors and homemade satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) cooked lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 ml / 6 fluid ounces) buttermilk
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 ounces) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch of garlic powder
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Craft the savory crab mixture by blending crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley until thoroughly incorporated, then set aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Integrate cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the texture resembles coarse crumbs, then fold in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Gradually introduce buttermilk, stirring gently to create a cohesive dough while avoiding overmixing.
- Portion approximately two tablespoons of dough, flattening each piece into a small disc.
- Center a tablespoon of prepared crab filling on half of the dough pieces, then cover with additional flattened dough, carefully sealing the edges to enclose the filling completely.
- Arrange the stuffed biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between each piece.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the biscuits achieve a golden-brown hue and emit an enticing aroma.
- Meanwhile, whisk together melted butter, lemon zest, parsley, and garlic powder to create a vibrant glaze.
- Immediately upon removing the biscuits from the oven, generously brush them with the zesty lemon butter mixture.
- Serve the warm, luxurious crab-stuffed biscuits as an elegant appetizer or delightful side dish.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture, ensuring no shell fragments remain.
- Chill butter and buttermilk beforehand to create flakier, more tender biscuit layers that melt in your mouth.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense biscuits; mix just until ingredients are combined for light, airy results.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by using almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 446 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg