Shrimp Melts Recipes

CRAB AND SHRIMP MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler (or grill as we call it in the UK).
• Mash the avocado in a large bowl.
• Add the crab meat, basil, red pepper, chopped chili (if using), celery salt and pepper.
• Toast the slices of bread in a toaster and then place them on a broiler pan or baking sheet.
• Spread the bread with the crab mixture.
• Top each slice of toast with 4 or 5 of the large shrimp and 1 slice of cheese.
• Broil or grill until the cheese begins to bubble and turn golden brown.
• Sprinkle with parsley and cut each slice in halves or quarters to serve.

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.

SHRIMP MELTS

Steps:

• Split bread in half lengthwise.
• Shell and clean shrimp then coarsely dice.
• Saute shrimp in medium-size skillet with salsa for about 4 minutes.
• Slice avocados and layer on bread halves.
• Spoon shrimp on avocado.
• Top with cheese.
• Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Cut each half in half.