Best Seafood Cheese Melts Recipes

QUICK AND EASY CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• Put the French bread or ciabatta bread halves in the oven on a baking sheet at about 350°F (175°C) or under the broiler or grill for five minutes or until they are beginning to take on a bit of colour.
• Meanwhile, mix the crab meat with the mustard, red pepper, and celery.
• Add crème fraîche or sour cream as well as salt and pepper to taste. Mix together gently.
• Divide the crab mixture between the pieces of bread and top with the cheese slices.
• Return the crab and cheese topped bread to the oven for five to ten minutes, or place under the broiler or grill, until the cheese is bubbling and brown.
• The cheese gets very hot, so allow these to cool a bit before serving one half of the panini or ciabatta to each person, or cutting into small pieces to serve as hors d'oeuvres.

SEAFOOD OMELETS WITH CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the filling by stirring Dijon mustard into chicken broth in a saucepan until dissolved. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then add 1/4 cup cream and 2 tablespoons butter. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until reduced by half, then stir in crab and shrimp; keep warm over low heat.
• Prepare the sauce by warming 1/4 cup cream, and 1 teaspoon mustard over medium heat. Once hot, whisk in the shredded cheese, then season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
• Whisk eggs, 1/4 cup cream, salt, and pepper together until smooth. Heat an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat, and lightly oil with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of the egg mixture into hot pan, and swirl to make a thin, even layer of egg. Cook until firmed, then flip and cook for a few seconds more to firm the other side.
• To prepare omelets, spoon some of the seafood filling into the lower half of each omelet. Roll up into a cylinder. Serve 2 per person bathed with Cheddar sauce.

SEAFOOD CHEESE MELTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Combine ingredients reserving 1/4 cup of cheese.
• Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles;press perforations together to seal.
• Divide mixture evenly into centre of 4 rectangles.
• Roll up and press to seal.
• Place seam side down on a greased cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle tops of rolls with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden.

SHRIMP MELT

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a bowl, combine the shrimp, mayonnaise, chili sauce, and cheese.
• Place muffins on a baking sheet, cut side down; broil 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute.
• Turn and spread each with shrimp mixture.
• Broil until bubbly but not browned (1 1/2-2 minutes); watch carefully to prevent burning.

OPEN-FACED SEAFOOD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brush English muffins with butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, 3/4 cup cheese, celery, olives and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; pour over seafood mixture and toss to coat. , Place a rounded 1/4 cupful of the mixture on each muffin half; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.