Description
Sink your spoon into this irresistibly rich and comforting Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie, where golden cheesy biscuits crown a velvety filling of shrimp, crab, and vegetables. This cozy casserole fuses southern comfort with coastal flavor for a standout dinner that’s easy enough for weeknights and indulgent enough for guests. Whether you’re craving hearty seafood, creamy sauce, or the iconic cheddar bay biscuit top, this recipe checks every box. It’s one of those easy dinner ideas that feels restaurant-level fancy—perfect for fans of quick seafood recipes, comfort food casseroles, or flavorful weeknight meals with a twist.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces crab meat
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup seafood stock or chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or Cajun spice
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 package Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
3. Stir in flour to make a roux; cook 1 minute while stirring.
4. Gradually whisk in seafood stock. Add heavy cream and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
5. Fold in shrimp, crab meat, and frozen veggies. Cook until shrimp are just pink.
6. Transfer filling into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
7. Prepare Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix as directed; stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
8. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over seafood filling.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbling.
10. Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Thaw and pat seafood dry to prevent a watery filling.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne if you love a little heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1040mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: seafood casserole, pot pie, cheddar bay biscuits, shrimp and crab pot pie