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A close-up spoonful of creamy seafood pot pie filling, showing tender shrimp, crab, peas, and corn in a rich, savory sauce.

Cheddar Bay Seafood Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

Create the ultimate comfort food with this Cheddar Bay Seafood Pot Pie. A rich, creamy filling of shrimp and crab is topped with cheesy, garlicky biscuits for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Seafood Filling
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Seafood or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 lb Medium Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz Lump Crab Meat
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Corn
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Creamy Filling
  1. Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of flour and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly whisk in the broth and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in the shrimp, crab meat, frozen peas, and corn. Cook just until the shrimp are pink, then remove from heat.
  5. Pour the filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
Make the Biscuit Topping and Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in the 1/2 cup of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheddar cheese.
  3. Pour in the buttermilk and mix with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the seafood filling.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the biscuits are golden brown.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp melted butter, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and fresh parsley. Brush over the hot biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best results, use fresh, high-quality seafood.
Ensure your butter and buttermilk are very cold for the fluffiest biscuits.
Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or mushrooms to the filling.