Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits With Lemon Butter
These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits With Lemon Butter transform the classic Red Lobster favorite into an elegant seafood appetizer.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup cold butter cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 green onion minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder together.
- Cut cold butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
- Add buttermilk and cheddar cheese to mixture.
- Stir until dough just comes together gently.
- Combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Old Bay, green onion.
- Roll dough into 8 equal portions carefully.
- Flatten each portion into small circles gently.
- Place crab filling in center of circles.
- Fold dough over filling and seal edges.
- Place stuffed biscuits on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Melt butter with lemon juice and zest.
- Brush hot biscuits with lemon butter mixture.
Notes
- Cold butter creates flakier, more tender biscuits with better texture.
- Gentle mixing prevents tough, dense biscuits that won't rise properly.
- Fresh lump crab meat provides superior flavor and texture.
- Proper sealing prevents filling from leaking during baking process.
- These Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits With Lemon Butter taste best when served warm and fresh.