Description
A comforting pot pie featuring a luxurious seafood medley of shrimp and lobster, topped with cheesy cheddar Bay biscuits.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ 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
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for biscuit topping)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for biscuit topping)
- 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and diced celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, cooking for another minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the seafood stock and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season your mixture with Old Bay, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink. Fold in the lobster and chopped parsley; remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt for the biscuit topping.
- Cut in the grated cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the cheddar and any herbs you like.
- Add the milk, mixing until just combined—the dough will be sticky.
- Spoon the seafood filling into your ramekins or a baking dish. Carefully drop the biscuit dough on top, spreading it gently.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to mix in different seafood or vegetables according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood