Description
Florida Shrimp Pie is a scrumptious comfort food that brings the flavors of the Gulf right to your table. This dish features tender shrimp enveloped in a creamy filling, complemented by a blend of aromatic spices and baked within a flaky crust. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it encapsulates the essence of Florida’s coastal cuisine. With its rich texture and enticing taste, this savory pie will quickly become a favorite at any meal. Whether served as a main dish or shared among friends, Florida Shrimp Pie is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 pound large Florida shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust in a pie pan and pre-bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and spices; cook for another minute.
- Add shrimp to skillet and cook just until pink (2–3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, whisk in flour; gradually add cream and milk until thickened. Stir in mustard and cheeses until smooth.
- Combine shrimp mixture with creamy filling; pour into pre-baked crust.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Florida
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg