Shrimp & Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Pot Pie for Cozy Nights

This Shrimp & Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Pot Pie is a comforting twist on traditional food, with delicious seafood and a flaky biscuit topping.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Seafood Filling

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or use olive oil for a dairy-free option
2 cloves Garlic, minced or garlic powder if fresh isn’t available
1 small Onion, finely chopped or shallots
1 stalk Celery, diced omit if a simpler filling is preferred
2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour for a friendly adaptation
1.5 cups Seafood Stock or chicken stock
0.5 cups Heavy Cream or half-and-half
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning no substitutes
0.5 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
0.5 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined can swap with crab or more lobster
0.5 pound Cooked Lobster Meat, chopped or crab meat
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped or thyme

For the Biscuit Topping

1 teaspoon Baking Powder no significant substitute
0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
2 tablespoons Cold Butter, grated or vegan butter
0.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded or any strong cheese
0.33 cups Whole Milk or almond milk
1 tablespoon Chives or Parsley, optional

Equipment

medium saucepan
large mixing bowl
2-quart baking dish

Method

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish or ramekins.
Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan, sauté garlic, onion, and celery for about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
Whisk in seafood stock and heavy cream, cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper, then fold in shrimp and lobster, simmer until shrimp is pink.
Combine biscuit topping ingredients in a large bowl, then cut in butter and stir in cheddar and herbs.
Add milk to the biscuit mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Spoon seafood filling into the dish and drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh seafood and check seasonings to your taste during preparation.

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