Name: Lobster and Shrimp Biscuits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups seafood or chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 lb cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed, roughly chopped; 1 cup frozen sweet peas; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional, for filling); 2 boxes Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix; 1 stick (8 tbsp) cold unsalted butter, cubed (for biscuit dough); As directed on biscuit mix box (approx. 1 1/2 cups) water or milk; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (for biscuit dough); 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for glaze); 1 tsp garlic powder (for glaze); 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for glaze)

Description

A delicious recipe for Lobster and Shrimp Biscuits, perfect for any seafood lover!

Ingredients

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6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups seafood or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed, roughly chopped
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional, for filling)
2 boxes Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
1 stick (8 tbsp) cold unsalted butter, cubed (for biscuit dough)
As directed on biscuit mix box (approx. 1 1/2 cups) water or milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (for biscuit dough)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
1 tsp garlic powder (for glaze)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for glaze)

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in flour and cook for a minute.
Slowly add the broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in the heavy cream, lobster meat, shrimp, peas, and seasonings. Cook until heated through.
Prepare the biscuit dough according to the package directions, adding the cubed cold butter and cheddar cheese.
Scoop the biscuit mix onto a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions.
While the biscuits are baking, melt the remaining butter and mix in garlic powder and parsley for the glaze.
Brush the glaze over the biscuits when they come out of the oven.

Notes

This recipe works well with frozen lobster and shrimp if fresh is not available.
For a spicier kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the broth mixture.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 70mg