Description
Florida Shrimp Pie is a comforting dish that embraces simplicity and brings the flavors of the Gulf Coast to your table. It's easy to prepare and perfect for beginners, all while delivering a crowd-pleasing flavor that tastes like a vacation on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Fresh or Frozen Shrimp (peeled/deveined)
2 cups Ritz or Saltine Crackers (crushed)
1/2 cup Melted Butter
3 large Eggs (beaten)
1 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
1/2 cup Bell Pepper (diced)
1/4 cup Green Onions (sliced)
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your pie dish
- Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom and up the sides of your pie plate
- Bake the crust for about 8 minutes to set
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice
- Fold in diced bell peppers, green onions, and half of the shredded cheese
- Add shrimp to the mixture and stir gently
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, spread evenly, and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is firm and edges are golden brow
- Allow the pie to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing
Notes
Always dry your shrimp before using to avoid a watery pie.
Keep an eye on the crust; cover edges with aluminum foil if they brown too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg