Seafood Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Romano Cream Sauce | Easy Seafood Recipe

Take Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits to a whole new level with this indulgent twist. Tender crab and succulent shrimp are folded into the classic mix, then baked to golden perfection. Each bite is bursting with rich, savory seafood flavor, and it doesn’t stop there — the biscuits are finished with a drizzle of creamy Romano sauce for an extra touch of decadence. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an unforgettable side dish, these biscuits are pure comfort with a coastal flair.

Seafood Biscuit Bites

• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cleaned
• 5 ounces crab meat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Butter, for sautéing
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup scallions, diced
• 1 tablespoon CRAVE Italian Seasoning, plus more to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Onion powder, to taste
• Sweet paprika, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
• 3/4 cup heavy cream

Creamy Romano Sauce

• 1 tablespoon butter
  
• Seasoning packet from the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• Onion powder, to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

For Finishing

• Melted butter, for brushing
• Chopped scallions or chives, optional

Prepare the Seafood

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Heat the olive oil and a little butter in a sauté pan over medium heat.
3. Season the shrimp with some of the CRAVE Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and sweet paprika.
4. Add the shrimp to the pan and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove the shrimp from the pan, give them a rough chop, and set aside.
6. Add the red bell pepper and scallions to the same pan. Sauté until softened, adding a little more olive oil or butter if needed.
7. Add the crab meat and stir just until heated through.
8. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped shrimp back to the mixture.

Make the Seafood Biscuit Bites

9. Transfer the seafood mixture to a large mixing bowl.
10. Add 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese.
11. Add the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon CRAVE Italian Seasoning.
12. Mix until just combined. Don't overmix.
13. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
14. Form the mixture into balls.
15. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange the biscuit bites on the pan, leaving a little space between each one.
16. Bake at 425°F for about 20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.

Make the Creamy Romano Sauce

17. While the biscuits are baking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a sauté pan over low heat.
18. Add the seasoning packet from the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
19. Whisk everything together until incorporated.
20. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and increase the heat to medium-low.
21. Once the sauce begins to lightly boil, add 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese.
22. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
23. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, then remove from the heat.

Finish & Serve

24. Remove the golden-brown seafood biscuit bites from the oven.
25. Brush the tops with melted butter.
26. Drizzle the warm creamy Romano sauce over the top.
27. Garnish with chopped scallions or chives, if desired.

Lake Vibes Tip: Seasonings are personal! Start with a little and add more as you go. You can always add seasoning, but you can't take it back out. 😉

Say Your Grace and Enjoy! ❤️🦐🦀