Shrimp Pie Delight (Printable Version)
A rich, flaky, and creamy pie featuring Gulf shrimp, golden crust, and sautéed veggies. Coastal comfort at its finest!
# Ingredients:
→ Crust ingredients
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1 large egg combined with 1 tablespoon water (used as egg wash)
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1 ready-to-use pie crust (or make your own)
→ Shrimp filling
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½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
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1 pound large shrimp from Florida, cleaned and finely chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ cup finely diced celery
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2 finely minced garlic cloves
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½ cup finely diced onion
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½ cup red bell pepper, diced small
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup whole milk
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Topping
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the crust and lay it in a 9-inch pie pan. Shape the edges, poke holes in the bottom with a fork, brush with egg wash, and bake for 10 minutes until just golden.
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Melt butter in a big skillet over medium heat. Toss in the onions, celery, and red peppers. Cook them for 3-4 minutes until soft, then mix in the garlic and spices. Let it cook another minute.
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Add the chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook them for about 2 or 3 minutes. Once the shrimp are pink, take them out of the skillet for later.
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Stay with the same skillet! Sprinkle flour into the pan and whisk well. Slowly add milk and cream as you whisk to thicken it up. Once it’s smooth, mix in the Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and both cheeses.
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Pour the shrimp and vegetable mixture back into the creamy sauce and stir everything together. Take it off the heat.
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Spread the shrimp filling evenly into the crust you’ve already baked. In a small bowl, combine butter, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley. Scatter it evenly on top.
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Bake in the oven at 375°F for around 25-30 minutes, or until the pie’s surface is bubbly and golden. Let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before cutting.
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Slice and serve it warm. It goes great with a fresh side like salad, coleslaw, or roasted veggies. Add a splash of lemon juice or hot sauce on top if you’d like!
# Notes:
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For best results, use fresh locally-caught shrimp. If frozen, make sure they’ve thawed and been dried off first.
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Old Bay seasoning and lemon zest give this dish its light and tangy coastal twist.
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Avoid overcooking the shrimp since they’ll finish cooking inside the oven.
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If you want to switch things up, try using puff pastry or biscuit dough instead of regular pie crust.
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A gluten-free version is doable by swapping cornstarch for flour and using gluten-free breadcrumbs.