Description
This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is a luxurious twist on a classic comfort food, featuring succulent shrimp, langostino, and crab in a rich, creamy gravy, topped with a cheesy, golden Cheddar Bay Biscuit crust. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make dish will impress with minimal prep and big flavor.
Ingredients
Seafood & Vegetable Filling:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 oz langostino tails or lobster
8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat, cooked
1 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp pepper, plus more to taste
Olive oil for cooking
Creamy Gravy:
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 tbsp butter
5 tbsp flour
1 tbsp garlic, minced or paste
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp tarragon, dried
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping:
1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix (11.36 oz)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Herb Butter Sauce:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 pouch garlic herb seasoning from the box
Instructions
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Sear the Seafood: In a pan over medium heat, cook shrimp and langostino with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
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Make the Gravy: Add butter, sprinkle in flour, and stir until absorbed. Add chicken broth, simmer, then add heavy cream. Stir in garlic, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Combine: Return seafood to the pan and mix well.
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Prepare Biscuit Topping: Mix Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix with milk and shredded cheddar cheese to form dough. Don’t overmix.
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Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (190°C). Transfer seafood mixture to ramekins or a baking dish, top with biscuit dough, and bake for 14-16 minutes.
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Finish with Herb Butter Sauce: Brush with melted butter and garlic herb seasoning for extra flavor.
Notes
Spice it up with cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra heat.
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free biscuit mix.
To make it vegetarian, swap seafood for mushrooms.