Description
Florida Shrimp Pie is a savory seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked with aromatic vegetables and herbs, all baked in a flaky pie crust with a creamy, cheesy filling. This comforting pie showcases fresh shrimp with bell peppers, onions, fresh dill, and sharp cheddar cheese, seasoned perfectly with Old Bay spice and lemon juice for a zesty Southern-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Filling
- 1 lb fresh large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pie Base
- 1 store-bought or homemade pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the shrimp pie.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the chopped onions and bell peppers until softened and fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp along with minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the shrimp turns pink, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning to create a flavorful creamy base.
- Melt Cheese: Mix the shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the cream mixture until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Combine Filling: Add the shrimp and sautéed vegetable mixture into the cream and cheese blend, stirring gently to combine.
- Fill Pie Crust: Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the filling is set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.
Notes
- You can substitute the pie crust with puff pastry for a flakier texture.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning according to your preferred spice level.
- This pie is great served warm with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
