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

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Create the ultimate comfort food with this Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie. A rich, creamy filling of shrimp, crab, and lobster is topped with cheesy, homemade garlic biscuits for a decadent, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Seafood Filling
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Medium Onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Seafood or Chicken Broth warmed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1.5 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables peas, carrots, corn
  • 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz Lump Crab Meat picked over for shells
  • 8 oz Cooked Lobster Meat chopped
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter very cold and cubed
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Buttermilk cold
For the Garlic Butter
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Pastry Blender Optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Creamy Seafood Filling
  1. In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, melt 6 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the aromatics to create a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk in the warm broth until smooth, then whisk in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, until thickened.
  4. Stir in the frozen vegetables, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in the shrimp, lump crab meat, and lobster meat. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
Make the Biscuit Topping & Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the shredded cheddar.
  3. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
  6. While baking, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and fresh parsley in a small bowl.
  7. Brush the hot biscuits with the garlic butter immediately after removing from the oven. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best results, use a mix of seafood you love. Scallops or a firm white fish like cod also work wonderfully.
Tip 2: Ensure your butter and buttermilk are very cold for the flakiest, most tender biscuit topping.
Tip 3: Grate your own cheddar cheese from a block. It will melt much better than pre-shredded varieties.
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