Florida Shrimp Pie
A creamy Florida Shrimp Pie with tender shrimp, melted cheese, and a flaky crust, perfect for brunch, lunch, or a relaxed seafood dinner.
Equipment
- 9-inch deep-dish pie plate
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 deep-dish pie crust thawed if frozen
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and lightly bake the pie crust until it begins to turn golden.
- Cook the onion in butter until soft, then add the garlic and shrimp and cook briefly.
- Whisk the eggs, cream, seasonings, and parsley, then stir in the cheeses.
- Fold in the shrimp mixture, pour into the crust, and bake until the center is set.
- Let the pie rest before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- >Pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture.
>Pre-baking the crust helps keep the bottom crisp.
>Rest the pie before slicing for cleaner wedges.
>Reheat leftovers in the oven for the best texture.