Description
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender shrimp, lump crab meat, and mixed vegetables in a creamy, seasoned seafood sauce, topped with irresistible Cheddar Bay biscuit dough baked to a golden brown. This hearty pot pie is perfect for warming up on a cozy evening and delighting seafood lovers with every bite.
Ingredients
Seafood Filling
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Biscuit Topping
- 1 package Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pot pie.
- Prepare Seafood Filling: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then gently stir in the crab meat and frozen mixed vegetables.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the seafood mixture and stir thoroughly to coat everything. Gradually pour in the seafood stock and heavy cream while stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Season the Filling: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the thickened sauce. Mix everything well and then remove from heat.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the prepared seafood mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or a large oven-safe skillet, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Biscuit Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. Stir until a dough forms that is ready to be dolloped.
- Top the Filling: Spoon dollops of the biscuit dough over the seafood filling, covering it as completely as possible with the biscuit mixture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let cool for about 15 minutes to allow the filling to set for easier serving.
- Serve: Serve generous portions of the comforting Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie and enjoy the delicious blend of creamy seafood filling and cheesy biscuit topping.
Notes
- Make sure to not overcook the shrimp initially as they will continue cooking in the oven.
- You can substitute the seafood stock with clam juice or vegetable stock if preferred.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the filling.
- The biscuit topping can be made ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
- Allowing the pot pie to cool slightly helps the filling thicken and makes serving easier.
