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Savory Florida Shrimp Pie

Florida Shrimp Pie is a creamy, savory seafood pie packed with shrimp, veggies, and cheese in a flaky crust—a cozy, coastal-inspired dish.

Ingredients
  

Crust (or use store-bought 9" shell):

  • 1½  cups all-purpose flour
  • ½  tsp salt
  • ½  cup cold unsalted butter diced
  • 4 –5 Tbsp ice water

Shrimp Filling:

  • 1  Tbsp olive oil
  • 1  Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • 2  cloves garlic minced
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 1  tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½  tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼  tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1  lb raw Florida shrimp peeled, deveined, chopped
  • 1  Tbsp flour
  • ¾  cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • ½  cup heavy cream
  • Zest of ½ lemon + juice 1 Tbsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese & Egg Mixture:

  • 2  large eggs
  • ½  cup mayonnaise or sour cream
  • 1  cup shredded cheddar
  • ½  cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack
  • 2  Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions sliced thin

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water until dough forms. Shape into a disk, chill 30 minutes.
  • Roll out, place in pie dish, crimp edges, dock bottom, and pre-bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
  • Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper in oil and butter for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and spices, cook until fragrant. Stir in shrimp; cook until pink. Add flour and stir.
  • Pour in milk and cream, stirring until thickened, 3–5 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk eggs with mayo or sour cream. Add cheeses, parsley, and green onions. Fold in shrimp mixture.
  • Pour filling into crust. Bake at 350°F for 35–45 minutes until golden and set. Rest 10–15 minutes before serving.