Description
Flaky, golden biscuits filled with seasoned crab meat and brushed with tangy lemon butter—a perfect coastal-inspired appetizer or brunch treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)
- 6 oz lump crab meat (drained, picked over)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix crab meat, cream cheese, mayo, green onion, Dijon, Old Bay, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in shredded cheddar.
- Add buttermilk and mix gently until just combined.
- Scoop 2 tbsp dough, flatten, place 1 tbsp crab filling in center, top with another dough scoop, and seal edges.
- Arrange on prepared baking sheet and bake 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Mix melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush biscuits with lemon butter as soon as they’re out of the oven.
Notes
- Keep butter and buttermilk cold for flaky biscuits.
- You can freeze assembled, unbaked biscuits and bake straight from frozen.
- Substitute lobster or shrimp for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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