Description
Hearty cheddar bay biscuit seafood pot pie combines coastal comfort with cheesy goodness, creating a mouthwatering fusion of classic flavors. Creamy seafood nestled under a golden, herb-infused biscuit topping promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat or imitation crab
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Biscuit
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix (such as Red Lobster brand)
- Cold water and shredded cheese (as directed on the box)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and coat a 9-inch pie dish with light grease to prevent sticking.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium temperature, sautéing diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for about 1 minute.
- Dust flour over the onion mixture, continuously stirring to create a smooth roux, and cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually incorporate seafood stock and heavy cream, blending with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens and develops a rich consistency, roughly 3-5 minutes.
- Gently fold in cooked shrimp, delicate crab meat, vibrant peas and carrots, and freshly chopped parsley, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the luxurious seafood mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Prepare the biscuit mix according to package guidelines, carefully dropping spoonfuls of dough across the surface of the filling.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuit topping transforms into a golden, perfectly cooked crust.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder in a small bowl, then lovingly brush the aromatic mixture over the piping hot biscuits just before serving to enhance flavor and shine.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp and crab meat for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your pot pie.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend and use a certified gluten-free biscuit mix to make this dish celiac-friendly.
- Replace seafood with mixed vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, and artichokes for a delightful vegetarian version that maintains the creamy, comforting essence.
- Prepare the seafood filling a day in advance and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before assembling and baking the pot pie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg