Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic comfort food with this Shrimp & Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Pot Pie. This rich and creamy dish features tender shrimp and sweet lobster simmered in a savory garlic-herb sauce, all topped with golden, cheesy biscuits that are irresistible. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, this pot pie is surprisingly simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for cooks of all skill levels. Impress your family and friends with a meal that not only tastes luxurious but also warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for biscuits)
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, grated
- ⅓ cup whole milk (plus 1 tablespoon if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 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 minced garlic, chopped onion, and diced celery; cook until soft.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in seafood stock and cream until thickened. Season with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the sauce; cook until pink. Stir in lobster and parsley.
- For the biscuit topping, mix dry ingredients in a bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add cheese and milk; stir until combined.
- Spoon the filling into ramekins or a baking dish; top with biscuit dough.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg