Description
Hearty Florida shrimp pie brings coastal comfort to dinner tables with rich, creamy seafood flavors. Generous layers of succulent shrimp and velvety sauce create a memorable meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) frozen cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp (thawed, well drained, and coarsely chopped, tail shells removed)
- 1 crust from 1 package (12 oz / 340 g frozen Pillsbury™ Deep Dish Pie Crusts (2 Count))
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (4 oz / 120 ml) shredded pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup (4 oz / 120 ml) chive-and-onion cream cheese spread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, positioning a cookie sheet on the middle rack. Allow the pie crust to soften at room temperature for 10-20 minutes.
- Thoroughly prick the pie crust bottom and sides with a fork to prevent air bubble formation. Bake the crust on the cookie sheet for 9-11 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and set aside.
- Whisk the chive-and-onion cream cheese spread until smooth and creamy in a mixing bowl. Incorporate eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each addition to create a uniform mixture.
- Fold chopped shrimp and shredded pepper Jack cheese into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the filling.
- Transfer the prepared filling into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly to the edges. Place the pie on the preheated cookie sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 375°F, monitoring until the center sets and the top turns a light golden brown.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. This resting period allows the filling to stabilize and facilitates clean slicing.
- Serve the Florida Shrimp Pie warm, enjoying the creamy, savory flavors of this coastal-inspired dish.
Notes
- Prevent soggy crust by thoroughly pricking the pie shell before initial baking, which allows steam to escape and creates a crisp base.
- Select fresh, high-quality Gulf Coast or wild-caught shrimp for authentic Florida coastal flavor and optimal texture in the pie.
- Consider alternative cheese options like sharp cheddar or mild gouda if pepper Jack feels too spicy, maintaining the creamy consistency of the filling.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using a certified gluten-free pie crust and ensuring all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg