Introduction

This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie combines a creamy, flavorful seafood filling with a golden, cheesy biscuit topping. It’s a comforting dish perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with something special and homemade.

A close-up of a golden brown baked casserole with a thick, bubbly cheese crust on top, lightly browned and slightly crispy, covering layers beneath. Inside, tender chunks of light brown shrimp mixed with soft cream sauce are visible under the cheese. The texture looks creamy and soft with bits of pink shrimp popping through. The dish is held by a woman's hand with a metal spatula scooping a portion from the edge. The background shows a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

For the 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

For the 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

Step 1: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Stir in flour and mix well. Gradually add seafood broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously.
Step 3: Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer.
Step 4: Stir in seafood, peas, and parsley, cooking for 3-4 minutes until seafood is just cooked. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
Step 5: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 6: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Add buttermilk and mix until just combined.
Step 7: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the seafood filling evenly.
Step 8: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
Step 9: Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add herb-flavored cheese or ½ tsp of dried thyme or rosemary to the biscuit topping.
Use a mix of your favorite seafood to customize the filling.
If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with milk mixed with 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently in the oven to keep the biscuit topping crisp. You can freeze the unbaked pot pie for up to 2 months; thaw completely before baking.

How to Serve

A close-up of a baked dish showing multiple layers: a crispy golden-brown top layer with melted cheese spots, beneath which is a creamy layer mixed with chunks of pink shrimp and small green herbs. The texture looks soft and gooey inside with some browned edges. The dish is viewed from above, with a silver spoon partially scooping out the filling, held by a woman's hand. The background is a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen seafood for this recipe?

Yes, frozen seafood works well. Just make sure to thaw it completely and drain any excess liquid before adding it to the filling.

Can I prepare the biscuit topping in advance?

You can prepare the biscuit dough ahead of time and keep it refrigerated for a few hours before baking. Just cover it well to prevent it from drying out.

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie Recipe

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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 shrimp, crab, scallops, and/or lobster cooked in a savory sauce with vegetables and spices, this comforting dish is baked to perfection and makes for an impressive yet easy-to-make seafood dinner.

Author: Maya
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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 butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the all-purpose flour to coat the vegetables and cook briefly. Gradually add the seafood or chicken broth and heavy cream while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Finally, stir in the mixed seafood, frozen peas, and chopped fresh parsley, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the seafood is just cooked through. Transfer this seafood filling to 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 the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Add the buttermilk and mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
Assemble and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling in the baking dish. Place the dish into a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. Once baked, let the pot pie cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add herb-flavored cheese or ½ tsp of dried thyme or rosemary to the biscuit topping.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
You can freeze the unbaked pot pie for up to 2 months; thaw before baking.
Use any combination of preferred seafood like shrimp, crab, scallops, or lobster based on availability.

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