Florida Shrimp Pie – A Creamy & Flavorful Coastal Classic
This Florida Shrimp Pie is a creamy and flavorful coastal classic, perfect for seafood lovers. With tender shrimp, a buttery crust, and a zesty combination of herbs and spices, it offers a delicious bite of Florida’s coastal cuisine. Ideal for special gatherings or a hearty weeknight dinner, this savory pie is the ultimate comfort food for seafood enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the green onions, red bell pepper, and garlic powder, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they are just pink and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp mixture. Sprinkle in the flour and mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Pour the shrimp mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- If desired, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the top for extra texture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the filling.
- To make this recipe lighter, you can substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk.
- You can also add other seafood like crab meat for a mixed seafood pie.
- For a crispier crust, you can blind bake the crust for 5-7 minutes before filling it.
