Description

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is a comforting and flavorful dish combining a creamy seafood filling loaded with shrimp, crab, scallops, and vegetables, topped with a golden, cheesy cheddar bay biscuit crust. This hearty pot pie offers a wonderful blend of rich, savory flavors and textures perfect for a cozy dinner.

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
1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
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, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in all-purpose flour and mix well to form a roux. Gradually add the seafood 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 gentle simmer. Stir in the mixed seafood, frozen peas, and chopped fresh parsley, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the seafood is just cooked. Transfer this creamy seafood filling to a baking dish.
Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together 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 fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese evenly. Finally, add the buttermilk and mix gently until just combined to form the biscuit dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
Assemble and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the prepared biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling in the baking dish. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked. Once baked, let the pot pie cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

You can customize the seafood mix according to your preferences or availability, using shrimp, crab, scallops, lobster, or a combination.
Be careful not to overcook the seafood in the filling to avoid toughness.
Cold butter is essential for flaky biscuit topping, so keep it refrigerated until use.
If you prefer a thicker filling, increase the flour by an extra tablespoon during the roux step.
Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

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

Keywords: seafood pot pie, cheddar bay biscuits, seafood casserole, creamy seafood, biscuit topping, baked seafood dish