Description
A comforting pot pie made with shrimp and lobster, topped with cheddar bay biscuits, perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners.
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 saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic, onion, and celery, cooking until softened—about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the seafood stock and heavy cream, stirring until the mixture thickens slightly—about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season with Old Bay, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink. Stir in the lobster and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt for the biscuit topping.
- Cut in the grated cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Mix in the cheddar cheese and herbs.
- Add the whole milk and stir until just combined; the dough will be sticky.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into ramekins or a baking dish and drop the biscuit dough over the top, gently spreading it.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the pot pie to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk. Make sure to not overcook the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American