If you’re searching for a cozy, creamy, and cheesy dish that’s perfect for seafood lovers, this Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is exactly what you need. It combines tender seafood, a rich and flavorful sauce, and is topped with golden, buttery cheddar bay biscuits. It’s an easy yet impressive recipe that will make your kitchen smell amazing and your guests ask for seconds.
🧡 Why You’ll Love This Seafood Pot Pie
- Golden, cheesy biscuit topping – Soft inside, crisp outside, and packed with garlic and herb flavor.
- Rich and creamy filling – Filled with shrimp, crab, or any seafood you love.
- Simple ingredients – Most items are pantry staples.
- Flexible and customizable – Swap in veggies or use leftover seafood.
- Great for any occasion – Whether it’s a family dinner or a special night in.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Seafood Filling:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup mixed seafood (shrimp, crab, scallops, or lobster)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup buttermilk
🍳 Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
- Large skillet or saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Oven-safe baking dish or pie dish
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Seafood Filling
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add broth and cream, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Add Old Bay, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in seafood, peas, and parsley. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the creamy seafood mixture into your baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Biscuit Topping
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, garlic powder, parsley, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Stir in cheddar cheese.
- Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the seafood filling.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.
💡 Tips for the Best Results
- Use fresh seafood for maximum flavor.
- Don’t overcook seafood—it finishes cooking in the oven.
- Cold butter is key to flaky biscuits.
- Add herb-flavored cheese for a fun twist.
🧀 Biscuit Variation Idea
Want extra flavor?
- Replace cheddar with herb cheese.
- Add ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary.
🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping the flour: You need it to thicken the sauce.
- Overmixing the dough: Can make biscuits tough.
- Not preheating your oven: Hot oven = fluffy biscuits.
🥗 What to Serve With It
- Garlic bread for dipping.
- Steamed green veggies like broccoli.
- A crisp green salad to balance the richness.
🧊 Storing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze unbaked dish for up to 2 months. Thaw before baking.
- Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes.
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble it, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Q: Can I use store-bought biscuit dough?
Definitely. It saves time and still tastes great.
Q: What seafood is best?
Shrimp, crab, scallops, lobster, or white fish all work well.
🍽️ Presentation Tips
- Garnish with chopped parsley or a sprinkle of cheese.
- Serve in mini ramekins for guests.
🎉 Fun Extras
Got extra biscuit dough?
- Bake into cheesy biscuits.
- Make mini pot pies.
- Use for breakfast sandwiches.
- Serve with jam for a savory-sweet snack.
✅ Conclusion
This Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is creamy, cheesy, and full of comfort. It’s easy to make, totally flexible, and always delicious. Try it today and impress your family or dinner guests with this cozy classic.
💬 Tell us in the comments—what seafood combo did you use?
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