Description
A comforting pot pie featuring sweet lobster and tender shrimp, topped with flaky cheddar biscuits.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for roux)
- 1½ cups seafood stock or chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (biscuit topping)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, grated or cut into small pieces
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup whole milk (plus 1 tablespoon if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter ramekins or a 9-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and diced celery. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in 1½ cups stock and ½ cup heavy cream until smooth. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon Old Bay, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Gently fold in the chopped lobster and 1 tablespoon parsley. Set filling aside.
- For the biscuit topping: in a bowl whisk 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cut in the 2 tablespoons cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar and 1 tablespoon chopped chives/parsley.
- Add ⅓ cup milk and mix just until a soft dough forms; add up to 1 tablespoon more milk if too dry.
- Spoon or drop biscuit dough over the seafood filling, leaving small gaps so steam can escape.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until biscuits are puffed and golden brown. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Using pre-cooked lobster meat avoids overcooking. Adjust Old Bay seasoning to taste for kids or picky eaters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern