Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Shrimp & Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Pot Pie. This comforting dish combines succulent shrimp and sweet lobster, enveloped in a rich garlic-herb cream sauce. Topped with golden, flaky cheddar bay biscuits, it offers a satisfying crunch that elevates this seafood classic. Ideal for cozy dinners or special occasions, this pot pie is sure to impress your guests and provide a taste of coastal comfort right at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and celery; cook until soft.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; then gradually whisk in seafood stock and heavy cream until thickened.
- Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and lobster; remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit ingredients: flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, grated butter, and cheese. Mix with milk until just combined.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into ramekins or a baking dish; drop biscuit dough on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pot pie portion (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg