Ingredients

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

1 cup (240ml) seafood or chicken broth

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

½ tsp Old Bay seasoning

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

½ tsp smoked paprika

1 cup (150g) mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, scallops, or lobster)

½ cup (75g) frozen peas

½ cup (75g) diced carrots

½ cup (75g) diced celery

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

½ cup (120ml) buttermilk

1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp dried parsley

½ tsp salt

½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 2: Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and mix well to coat the vegetables. Gradually add the seafood or chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 3: Add the Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4: Stir in the mixed seafood, frozen peas, and fresh parsley. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the seafood is just cooked through. Transfer this filling to a baking dish and set aside.

Step 5: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley for the biscuit topping.

Step 6: Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 7: Add the buttermilk and mix gently until the dough just comes together; do not overmix.

Step 8: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling in the baking dish.

Step 9: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10: Allow the pot pie to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the seafood filling while simmering.

Use a mix of your favorite seafood or substitute with cooked chicken for a different variation.

If you don’t have buttermilk, mix ½ cup milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes.

To enhance the biscuit topping, brush with melted butter before baking for a richer crust.

FAQs

Can I use frozen seafood instead of fresh?

Yes, frozen seafood works well. Thaw it completely and pat dry before adding to avoid excess liquid in the filling.

What can I substitute for Old Bay seasoning?

If you don’t have Old Bay, a mix of paprika, celery salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper can mimic the flavor closely.

Dinner

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Introduction