Description
A cozy, crowd-pleasing casserole where a creamy Old Bay seafood filling bubbles beneath golden, cheesy Cheddar Bay biscuits. Comfort food with a coastal twist that’s rich, aromatic, and irresistibly hearty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat, picked over
- 1 cup lobster meat, chopped (optional)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 package Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, prepared per package directions
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or deep pie dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onion and garlic, cook 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant. Stir in flour to form a roux, cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in seafood stock and heavy cream until smooth. Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Parcook Seafood and Veg: Gently fold in mixed vegetables and the shrimp, crab, and lobster. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes, just until shrimp begin to turn pink. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the creamy seafood mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Prepare the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix according to package directions. Stir in the shredded cheddar. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the filling.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until biscuits are golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges. Rest 5 to 10 minutes to set.
- Finishing Touches and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Spoon into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- Note: Par-cooking the seafood helps prevent excess liquid and keeps the texture tender.
- Add a squeeze of lemon before baking to brighten flavors.
- For extra cheesy lift, sprinkle a little more cheddar on top of the biscuits during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Use gluten-free flour and biscuit mix to make this gluten free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg