Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie Recipe
This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie combines a rich and creamy seafood filling loaded with shrimp and crab, topped with fluffy, cheesy cheddar bay biscuits. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, showcasing a medley of sautéed vegetables, savory seasonings, and a golden biscuit crust baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Seafood Filling
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ pound crab meat (or substitute lobster)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley or chives
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Seafood Filling: In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in chicken or seafood broth and heavy cream until smooth. Add paprika, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well. Simmer mixture for 5 minutes until thickened. Gently fold in peeled shrimp, crab meat, frozen peas, and chopped parsley. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp begin turning pink; remove from heat.
- Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuits: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix in shredded cheddar cheese to coat evenly. Slowly add melted butter and buttermilk, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the biscuits dense.
- Assemble the Pot Pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish and pour the seafood filling evenly into it. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop mounds of biscuit dough evenly across the filling. Brush biscuit tops with melted butter and sprinkle dried parsley over them.
- Bake the Pot Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbly. To prevent over-browning, cover loosely with foil during the last 5-10 minutes if needed.
- Serve & Enjoy: Let the pot pie cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or additional shredded cheddar cheese for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best flavor, but frozen can also be substituted if thawed properly.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more Old Bay if desired for extra kick.
- Do not overmix biscuit dough to keep biscuits light and fluffy.
- If substituting lobster for crab, ensure it is cooked and chopped appropriately.
- Covering biscuits with foil towards the end of baking prevents them from burning while allowing filling to bubble through.
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