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A golden cheddar bay biscuit filled with fluffy crab meat, topped with a drizzle of glossy lemon butter sauce, garnished with fresh herbs on a rustic wooden board

Crab Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Lemon Butter Drizzle

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A savory biscuit filled with succulent crab meat, topped with melted cheddar cheese, and served with a bright lemon butter sauce for added richness.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 biscuits

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • For Lemon Butter Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in cheddar cheese, crab meat, milk, and parsley until just combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. While baking, prepare lemon butter sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
  8. Drizzle warm biscuits with lemon butter sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh crab meat for best flavor.
  • You can add a pinch of cayenne for spiciness.
  • Serve warm with extra lemon butter on the side.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking and sauce preparation
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg