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Crab Stuffed Biscuits with Lemon Butter

Fluffy biscuits filled with savory crab meat and drizzled with zesty lemon butter, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
  • lemon juice Lemon juice for drizzling
Crab Filling
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat Fresh crab is recommended
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Or your favorite seafood seasoning
  • 1 Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, then whisk together.
  3. Blend in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add the milk, stirring until just combined; avoid overmixing!
  5. In another bowl, mix together the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, and parsley.
  6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, gently knead a few times, then roll it out to about ½ inch thick.
  7. Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter.
  8. Place a spoonful of crab filling on half of the biscuit rounds, top with the remaining rounds, and seal the edges gently.
Baking
  1. Arrange the biscuits on a baking sheet and brush the tops with melted butter.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Once out of the oven, drizzle with lemon juice and serve warm.

Notes

Don’t overwork the dough to keep biscuits light and fluffy. Use fresh crab for best flavor and experiment with seasonings.