Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheddar Bay Seafood Pot Pie. This creamy, seafood-packed dish is topped with buttery Cheddar Bay biscuits, creating a rich and flavorful meal that’s perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions. Impress your loved ones with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
Ingredients
Seafood Filling
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup scallops
- 1 cup crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Seafood Filling
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and garlic, sautéing until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock and heavy cream. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Add shrimp, scallops, crab meat, mixed vegetables, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the seafood is opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Make the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and parsley. Gradually stir in buttermilk until dough forms.
- Assemble the Pot Pie
- Pour the seafood filling into a large baking dish or individual ramekins.
- Spoon biscuit dough over the filling, leaving small gaps for steam to escape.
- Bake to Perfection
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh seafood.
- Handle the biscuit dough minimally to keep it tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American