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A steaming Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie in a serving dish, ready to eat

Classic Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie

This hearty pot pie features a creamy seafood filling with shrimp and white fish, topped with savory cheddar bay biscuits. It's a comforting meal perfect for a cozy evening.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Seafood Filling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups seafood broth or chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb small shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb firm white fish (cod, haddock, or snapper), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optional, but highly recommended
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a kick
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • pastry blender or fingertips
  • 9x13 inch baking dish or oven-safe pot
  • small bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  3. Gradually whisk in seafood broth, milk, and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly (5-7 minutes).
  4. Reduce heat to low and add shrimp, white fish, peas, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and fish is opaque, then remove from heat.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pour the seafood filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Pour in cold buttermilk and mix just until a shaggy dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the warm seafood filling (about 8-10 biscuits).
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, and the filling is bubbly.
  7. While baking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small bowl and stir in minced garlic and chopped parsley for the glaze.
  8. Once out of the oven, brush the warm biscuits generously with the garlic butter glaze. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can use homemade seafood broth. If you don't have a pastry blender, two knives can also be used to cut in the butter. Ensure the seafood is not overcooked in the initial steps to prevent it from becoming tough after baking. This dish pairs well with a simple green salad.