Description
Fresh Florida shrimp pie delivers coastal comfort straight to your dinner table. Creamy, flaky, and packed with ocean-fresh flavor, this Southern classic turns an ordinary meal into a seafood celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound fresh Florida shrimp
- 2 eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Base and Vegetables:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- ½ cup diced onion
- ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375F, preparing a perfect environment for your seafood masterpiece.
- Grab a skillet and soften ½ cup diced onion, ¼ cup green bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves until translucent.
- Toss 1 pound peeled shrimp into the skillet, cooking until they turn a vibrant pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk 1 cup heavy cream with 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Unfold your pre-made pie crust and spread the sautéed shrimp mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the cream mixture gently over the shrimp, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top, creating a golden blanket.
- Slide the pie into the 375F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling sets and the cheese turns a tempting golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 5 minutes, allowing the filling to stabilize.
- Slice and serve your Florida shrimp pie while it’s still warm and inviting.
Notes
- Check shrimp freshness by ensuring they smell clean and ocean-like without any strong fishy odors.
- Use a deep-dish pie crust for the best filling capacity and to prevent overflow during baking.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use low-fat cheese.
- Create extra flavor by adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives to the cream mixture before pouring over the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg