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Shrimp & Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Pot Pie

A luxurious seafood pot pie filled with tender shrimp and lobster in a creamy sauce, topped with a homemade garlic-cheddar biscuit crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Filling
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled, deveined, tails off
  • 8 oz lobster meat chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
Biscuit Topping
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup buttermilk cold
  • 2 tbsp melted butter for topping
  • 1 tsp dried parsley for topping

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Ramekins or Baking Dish
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a roux. Gradually whisk in stock and heavy cream until smooth.
  4. Add Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Stir in peas and carrots. Remove from heat and stir in raw seafood.
  5. For the biscuits: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  6. Stir in cheese and buttermilk just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour filling into ramekins. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough onto the filling.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbly. Brush warm biscuits with melted butter and parsley mixture.

Notes

Ensure the seafood is raw when it goes into the oven; it will cook perfectly in the sauce while baking.