Introduction

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is a comforting dish that combines creamy, flavorful seafood filling with a cheesy, tender biscuit topping. It’s perfect for cozy dinners when you crave something rich and satisfying. This recipe brings the classic biscuit flavor into a hearty seafood pot pie for a delicious twist.

A white small round pot filled with a golden brown baked top layer that looks crispy and sprinkled with tiny green herbs. Under the top layer, there is a creamy mix showing bright orange carrot pieces, vibrant green peas, and pink shrimp covered in a thick sauce. A spoon is lifting a scoop from the pot, showing the same creamy, cheesy inside with the vegetables and shrimp. The pot is placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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 onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.

Step 2: Stir in the flour and mix well. Gradually add the seafood broth and heavy cream while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

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

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

Step 5: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley for the biscuit topping.

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

Step 7: Add the buttermilk and mix gently until just combined to form the biscuit dough.

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 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

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

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of your favorite seafood like shrimp, crab, scallops, or lobster for the best flavor combination.

For extra flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top of the biscuits before baking.

Substitute buttermilk with regular milk mixed with 1 tsp vinegar if you don’t have buttermilk on hand.

Add some chopped fresh dill or tarragon to the filling for a fresh herbal note.

FAQs

Can I use frozen seafood for this recipe?

Yes, frozen seafood works well. Just make sure to thaw it completely and pat dry before adding it to the filling to avoid excess liquid.

Can I make the biscuit topping dairy-free?

You can substitute the butter with a dairy-free margarine and use a plant-based milk like almond or oat milk instead of buttermilk. The texture will be slightly different but still delicious.