Description
A comforting seafood pot pie topped with savory cheddar bay biscuits for a golden, cheesy crust that pairs perfectly with a creamy seafood filling. This dish is rich, hearty, and full of flavor, making it a true comfort food masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked seafood mix (shrimp, crab, or lobster)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup milk (for biscuit mix)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for biscuit topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and carrots, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in seafood stock and cream, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add seafood, peas, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix according to package directions, mixing in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
- Brush biscuits with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) covered with foil for 15-20 minutes, or microwave individual portions.
- The seafood filling can be prepared a day in advance.
- Frozen seafood should be thawed completely and drained before use.
- Instead of Old Bay, a mix of paprika, celery salt, and cayenne pepper can be used.
- The pot pie can be frozen after baking for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving