Crab and Shrimp Squares

Submitted by Ms B.

"An easy and yummy appetizer. All seafood lovers gobble these up. This is a slight adaptation of a Pillsbury recipe."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 2 cups frozen cooked baby shrimp or 2 cups baby shrimp
• 1 cup flaked imitation crabmeat, cut into small pieces (surimi)
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (Old Bay)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 6 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese (1 1/2 cups)

directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Thaw shrimp as directed on package.
3. Drain well; press between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
4. Cut half of the shrimp into small pieces.
5. Combine shrimp, crabmeat, seafood seasoning, garlic powder and parsley in a bowl.
6. Unroll dough onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Press to form 12x8-inch rectangle; firmly press perforations to seal.
8. Top dough with seafood mixture and sprinkle shredded cheese as final layer.
9. Bake at 375°F.
10. for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
11. Cut into squares.

Reviews

[newspapergal]

Really good & easy. Made these as an appy for a Key West-themed b'day dinner for DH, and I only tried ONE small square, as these were eaten up quickly! I used reduced-fat crescents. I mixed up the topping early in the day & refrigerated a few hours till I got ready to bake. Served with a bottled creamy chipotle sauce that some spread on top of these squares. One thing - the toppings kind of fall off. I wonder if a dab of mayo or something might hold it 'together'?? Or a little more cheese might 'bind' it ... :) Thanks for suggesting this recipe, ms bold.

 

[Little Bee]

These are great and have made these for many years! I am not fond of the imitation crab and I just go ahead and splurge for guests and use real crab for these since we are so close to the Chesapeake bay. I have never put cheese on the final layer instead I make a sauce for dipping. A good basic appetizer that can be built according to taste.