Description

This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie features a creamy, savory seafood filling made with shrimp, crab, scallops, or lobster simmered in a rich broth and heavy cream, topped with fluffy, cheesy cheddar bay biscuits baked to golden perfection. It’s a comforting and elegant dish perfect for seafood lovers looking for a twist on traditional pot pie.

Ingredients

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Seafood Filling

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

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping

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

Make the Seafood Filling: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the flour and mix well to create a roux. Gradually pour in the seafood or chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the mixed seafood, frozen peas, and fresh parsley, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the seafood is just cooked through. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Cut the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then add the buttermilk and mix just until combined to form a biscuit dough.
Assemble and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling in the baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed up and golden brown. Allow the pot pie to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Use fresh seafood if possible for the best flavor, but frozen seafood works well too.
You can customize the seafood mix based on your preferences or availability.
For a richer biscuit topping, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick.
Make sure not to overmix the biscuit dough to keep the topping light and fluffy.
Serve with a simple green salad to balance the richness of the pot pie.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cheddar Bay Biscuit, Seafood Pot Pie, Seafood Casserole, Cheesy Biscuit Topping, Comfort Food, Seafood Recipe