Description
Baked Florida Shrimp Pie brings coastal comfort straight to your dinner table with succulent Gulf shrimp nestled in a buttery, golden crust that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Base and Seasoning:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and position a rack in the center for even heating.
- Gently press the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring smooth coverage along the bottom and sides.
- Dice the red bell pepper and chop green onions into small pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 2 minced garlic cloves, chopped green onions, and diced bell pepper for exactly 5 minutes until softened.
- Whisk 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1 cup heavy cream and 2 large eggs until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper to the cream mixture.
- Fold your sautéed vegetables and 1 pound peeled shrimp into the cream mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the shrimp filling into the prepared pie crust and sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top.
- Slide the pie into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 32-35 minutes until the center sets and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 10 minutes before cutting your first slice.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your pie.
- If avoiding gluten, swap traditional pie crust with a gluten-free version or almond flour crust.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- When sauteing vegetables, chop them finely to ensure even distribution throughout the filling and prevent large chunks disrupting the smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg