Description
This Florida Shrimp Pie is a savory, creamy seafood dish featuring fresh shrimp, vibrant bell peppers, and sharp cheddar cheese baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfect as a hearty main course, it combines fresh herbs and Old Bay seasoning for a classic coastal flavor, delivering a delightful blend of textures and tastes in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Mixture
- 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 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Pie Base and Filling
- 1 store-bought or homemade pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Butter for sautéing (approximately 2 tbsp)
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 they become softened and translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp along with the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook while stirring occasionally until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add Cheese: Mix shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the cream mixture. The residual heat from the sautéed shrimp and vegetables will help melt the cheese slightly, creating a smooth filling.
- Fill Pie Crust: Spoon the warm shrimp, onion, and bell pepper mixture evenly into the pie crust. Pour the creamy cheese mixture over the shrimp and vegetables to fill the pie.
- Bake: Place the filled pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the filling to firm up for cleaner slices.
Notes
- Use fresh large shrimp for the best texture and flavor. Frozen shrimp can be used but should be thawed completely.
- Substitute pie crust with a gluten-free crust if needed for dietary restrictions.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning to taste for preferred spice level.
- Leftover pie can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- You can add chopped celery or tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.
