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

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Meal

Create the ultimate comfort food with this Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie. A creamy, savory filling of shrimp and crab topped with cheesy, homemade garlic biscuits. This easy-to-follow recipe is a guaranteed family favorite for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood Filling
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 lb Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz Lump Crab Meat picked over for shells
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
  • 2 1/2 cups Baking Mix such as Bisquick
  • 1 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 3/4 cup Cold Water
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, then the heavy cream. Add Old Bay, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and gently fold in the raw shrimp, lump crab meat, and frozen peas. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Make the Topping and Bake
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the baking mix and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir in the cold water until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the seafood filling.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the biscuit topping is golden brown.
  4. While baking, combine the 1/4 cup of melted butter and garlic powder. Brush the garlic butter over the hot biscuits immediately after removing from the oven. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
You can substitute the shrimp and crab with other seafood like lobster, scallops, or firm white fish like cod.
Ensure your baking mix is fresh for the best biscuit rise.