Description
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie brings classic comfort straight from your kitchen, blending rich seafood and cheesy biscuit goodness in one satisfying dish. Your family will devour this creamy, hearty meal that turns simple ingredients into a delightful dinner solution.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 0.5 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pound lump crab meat
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Base:
- 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Biscuit Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet at medium heat. Sauté diced onions, chopped celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become tender.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup flour over the vegetables, stirring continuously for 1 minute to create a smooth roux.
- Pour 2 cups seafood broth and 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet. Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens in about 3 minutes.
- Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
- Add ½ pound peeled shrimp, ½ pound lump crab meat, and ½ cup frozen peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Transfer the seafood mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Mix 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the dry ingredients.
- Stir ½ cup melted butter and ¾ cup buttermilk into the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling.
- Mix 2 tablespoons melted butter with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon dried parsley.
- Brush the biscuit topping with the garlic butter mixture.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until biscuits turn golden brown.
- Allow the pot pie to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Check seafood freshness by ensuring a mild ocean scent and firm texture without discoloration before cooking.
- Substitute crab and shrimp with white fish or chicken if seafood allergies are a concern or budget is tight.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for the biscuit topping to make the dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium seafood broth and cutting back on added salt in the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg