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