Description
This Shrimp & Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Pot Pie offers a rich, creamy filling packed with tender shrimp, sweet lobster, and a savory garlic-herb sauce, all topped with golden, cheesy cheddar bay biscuits. It’s a delightful blend of comfort food and coastal indulgence, perfect for a special meal or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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- For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, grated
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup whole milk (plus 1 tablespoon if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic, onion, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, forming a roux.
- Slowly whisk in seafood stock and cream. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, 5–7 minutes.
- Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Stir in lobster and parsley. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt for the biscuit topping.
- Cut in the grated cold butter until crumbly. Stir in cheddar and herbs.
- Add milk and mix until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Spoon seafood mixture into ramekins or a baking dish. Drop biscuit dough over the top, spreading gently.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If using frozen seafood, thaw and pat dry before cooking.
- You can use more shrimp or crab if you don’t have lobster.
- Make filling ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 day before baking.
- Freezes well before or after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g