Description
Cheddar Bay Seafood Pie is a delightful blend of tender seafood enveloped in a rich, creamy filling and topped with golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfect for cozy evenings or special gatherings, this dish brings the taste of the ocean right to your table. With its impressive presentation and comforting flavors, it’s bound to impress both family and friends alike. Enjoy it hot from the oven for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh seafood mix (shrimp, scallops, crab)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a pie dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Stir in seafood mix and cook until just opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add heavy cream and lemon juice; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; place over filling in pie dish, cutting slits for steam to escape.
- Brush with melted butter and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite seafood or add a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently in the oven.
