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Florida Shrimp Pie

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Florida Shrimp Pie is a savory seafood pie filled with juicy Florida shrimp, vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce, topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade, if preferred)
  • 1 egg wash (1 egg + 1 tablespoon water, beaten)

For the Shrimp Filling:

  • 1 pound large Florida shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

For the Topping:

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven and place pie crust in a pie dish. Brush with egg wash and bake until golden.
  2. Make the Shrimp Filling: Cook shrimp, vegetables, and seasonings in butter. Stir in flour, cream, milk, mustard, and cheeses until thickened.
  3. Prepare the Topping: Mix breadcrumbs, melted butter, Parmesan, and parsley. Spread over the shrimp mixture.
  4. Bake: Bake the pie until bubbly and topping is crispy.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas to the filling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg