Description
This rich and savory shrimp pie is loaded with Florida shrimp, creamy veggies, and cheese, all baked in a golden, flaky crust with a hint of lemon and Old Bay.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
1 egg + 1 tablespoon water, beaten (for egg wash)
For the Shrimp Filling:
1 lb large Florida shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup onion, finely chopped
½ cup celery, finely chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
For the Topping:
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat and Prep the Crust:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges.
Prick the base lightly with a fork and brush with egg wash.
Pre-bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
Make the Shrimp Filling:
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Sauté onion, celery, and red bell pepper for 3–4 minutes.
Stir in garlic, Old Bay, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute.
Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until just pink. Remove from heat.
In the same skillet, sprinkle in flour and whisk.
Slowly add cream and milk, whisking until thickened.
Stir in Dijon, lemon zest, white cheddar, and Parmesan until smooth.
Return shrimp mixture to skillet and combine. Remove from heat.
Assemble and Bake:
Pour shrimp filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, melted butter, Parmesan, and parsley.
Sprinkle topping evenly over the pie.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Cool 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve:
Serve warm with salad, roasted veggies, or coleslaw.
Optional: Drizzle with lemon juice or hot sauce.
Notes
Frozen shrimp can be used — just thaw completely and pat dry.
For extra spice, increase cayenne or serve with hot sauce.
Freshly grated cheese melts better and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Floridian
