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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is a comforting and creamy seafood dish topped with deliciously cheesy cheddar bay biscuits. This recipe blends tender shrimp, scallops, and crab with a rich, savory sauce made creamy with butter, flour, broth, and heavy cream, all baked with fluffy, garlicky cheddar biscuits. Perfect for any season, it’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare, customizable, and ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Seafood Mix

  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb scallops, chopped if large
  • 1/2 lb crab meat (lump or claw)

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Sauce Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup seafood broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Biscuits Topping

  • 2 cups Bisquick or biscuit mix
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing the biscuits)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Seafood and Vegetables: Clean and chop your seafood into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet, sauté the diced onions and celery in butter over medium heat until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Make the Creamy Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables and stir continuously to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken and seafood broth, then add the heavy cream, whisking constantly until the sauce becomes thick and velvety.
  3. Add the Seafood and Herbs: Gently fold the shrimp, scallops, and crab meat into the creamy sauce. Add fresh parsley and thyme, simmering briefly until the seafood is just cooked through to keep it tender.
  4. Prepare the Cheddar Bay Biscuits: In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and minced garlic. Add any required liquid as per biscuit mix instructions and form dollops of dough.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Pour the seafood filling into a baking dish. Spoon the biscuit dough evenly over the surface of the filling. Brush the biscuit tops with melted butter. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed, golden, and cheesy.

Notes

  • Use fresh or well-thawed seafood for best texture and flavor.
  • Avoid overcooking seafood in the filling to maintain tenderness.
  • Use sharp cheddar cheese for a pronounced flavor and better melting.
  • Substitute dried herbs with twice the amount if fresh are unavailable.
  • Space biscuits evenly on the pot pie to allow proper expansion and browning.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free biscuit mix and cornstarch slurry as thickener)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg

Keywords: seafood pot pie, cheddar bay biscuits, seafood casserole, comfort food, baked seafood dish, creamy seafood pot pie