Description

This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie combines a creamy, flavorful seafood filling with a golden, cheesy biscuit topping inspired by the famous Cheddar Bay biscuits. Featuring a mix of shrimp, crab, scallops, and peas cooked in a savory seasoned sauce, this comforting dish is perfect for a cozy dinner that brings together rich, indulgent flavors and a delightful crust.

Ingredients

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Seafood Filling

2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
1 cup (240ml) seafood or chicken broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 cup (150g) mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, scallops, or lobster)
½ cup (75g) frozen peas
½ cup (75g) diced carrots
½ cup (75g) diced celery
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried parsley
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

Make the Seafood Filling: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the all-purpose flour and mix well to create a roux. Gradually pour in the seafood or chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Season the mixture with Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Add the mixed seafood, frozen peas, and chopped fresh parsley, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the seafood is just cooked through. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish.
Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Add the buttermilk and mix just until combined to form a biscuit dough.
Assemble and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling in the baking dish. Bake the assembled pot pie in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen seafood depending on availability for best flavor and texture.
You can substitute seafood broth with chicken broth if preferred; it will still provide a flavorful base.
Be careful not to overcook the seafood in the filling to keep it tender and juicy.
The biscuit topping can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before baking.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling or biscuit dough.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: seafood pot pie, cheddar bay biscuits, seafood casserole, creamy seafood bake, comfort food, biscuit topping, shrimp pot pie, crab pot pie, scallop pot pie