Cozy Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie Recipe
This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is a comforting and hearty dish combining succulent shrimp, crab meat, and mixed vegetables in a creamy, seasoned seafood filling, topped with golden, cheesy Cheddar Bay-style biscuits. Perfect for a cozy dinner that brings coastal flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Filling
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crab meat (fresh or imitation)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Seafood Filling: In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant—about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for another 2 minutes while stirring continuously. Slowly pour in the broth, whisking to prevent lumps, followed by the cream. Let the sauce simmer and thicken slightly before adding the Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add the shrimp and crab meat and cook gently until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 4–5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook to keep the seafood tender. Remove from heat and transfer the filling to a large baking dish or individual ramekins.
- Make the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, then pour in the milk, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough shaggy.
- Assemble and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling, leaving some space between for expansion. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, do not overcook the shrimp; they should just turn pink and opaque.
- Use cold butter for the biscuit dough to create a flaky texture.
- You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables with fresh if available.
- Old Bay seasoning gives the filling a classic seafood flavor but adjust to taste if sensitive to spice.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Keywords: seafood pot pie, cheddar bay biscuit, shrimp pot pie, crab pot pie, seafood casserole, comfort food, coastal recipe, baked seafood dish
