Description
A delightful blend of creamy seafood filling and flaky Cheddar Bay biscuit topping, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- Fresh seafood medley: A mix of shrimp, scallops, and crab (500 grams or about 1 lb)
- Butter: Four tablespoons, divided
- Garlic: Three cloves, minced
- Onion: One medium, diced
- Celery: Two stalks, diced
- Carrots: Two medium, diced
- Heavy cream: One cup
- Chicken or seafood broth: One cup
- Fresh parsley: Two tablespoons, chopped
- Dried thyme: One teaspoon
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Cheddar Bay biscuit mix: One package (about 7.5 oz)
- Butter: Two tablespoons, melted
- Cold water: As needed
- Egg: One, for egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood filling by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet and sautéing diced onion, celery, and carrots for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, then stir in the seafood medley and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and broth, add parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the Cheddar Bay biscuit dough according to package instructions.
- Pour the seafood filling into a greased 9-inch pie dish and spread evenly.
- Spoon the biscuit dough over the filling, covering it completely.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare an egg wash with one beaten egg.
- Brush the egg wash over the biscuit topping and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Overcooking the seafood can make it rubbery.
- Let the filling cool slightly before adding the biscuit topping.
- Follow the biscuit mix instructions carefully.
- Brushing with egg wash is essential for a golden finish.
- Grease the pie dish well to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheddar Bay Biscuit, Seafood Pot Pie, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe