Description
Savor Southern comfort with this Florida shrimp pie, a delightful coastal treasure that blends creamy textures and zesty seafood flavors. Seafood enthusiasts will discover a perfect harmony of local ingredients and classic southern charm in this memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Herbs, Spices, and Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a standard baking environment for the seafood pie.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shrimp with cheeses, creamy condiments, citrus essence, aromatic seasonings, and spices until uniformly distributed.
- Incorporate crisp celery fragments and verdant parsley into the seafood mixture, gently folding to maintain ingredient integrity.
- Carefully transfer the maritime filling into the prepared pie shell, using a spatula to create an even, smooth surface.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the filling sets and the surface achieves a delicate golden hue.
- After removing from the oven, allow the pie to rest momentarily, enabling the filling to stabilize and flavors to settle.
- Serve warm, optionally adorning with additional fresh parsley sprigs and zesty lemon wedges for enhanced visual and flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for a lighter Greek yogurt alternative to reduce calories and add tangy flavor.
- Use gluten-free pie crust to make the dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Freshly caught or wild-caught shrimp enhance the overall taste and texture of the pie, providing a more authentic seafood experience.
- Refrigerate the pie mixture for 15-20 minutes before baking to help it set more firmly and improve the overall consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg