Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food with a Seafood Twist
If you’re a fan of creamy pot pies and crave that savory, buttery goodness of Red Lobster’s famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits, then this Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie is about to become your new favorite comfort food! Packed with succulent shrimp, langostino tails, and jumbo lump crab, it’s a seafood lover’s dream wrapped in a cheesy, golden biscuit topping. The rich, flavorful gravy, infused with garlic, thyme, and tarragon, adds depth and warmth, making this dish the perfect choice for cozy nights at home.
Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself to something special, this easy-to-make seafood pot pie is guaranteed to impress. And the best part? It uses a store-bought Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix to give you all the cheesy, flaky goodness without the extra fuss. Read on for how to make this irresistible dish that’s sure to have everyone asking for seconds!
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
- Seafood Bliss: With shrimp, langostino, and jumbo lump crab, this pot pie is packed with luxurious seafood in every bite.
- Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping: The cheesy, golden-brown biscuit topping gives you the comforting feel of a classic pot pie with a delicious twist.
- Creamy and Flavorful Gravy: A rich, herb-infused gravy made with garlic, thyme, and tarragon ties everything together, making it perfect for cozy evenings.
- Individual Portions or One Big Dish: Make it your way—either in individual ramekins or a family-sized pie.
- Easy Store-bought Biscuit Mix: The Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix cuts down on prep time without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- For the Seafood & Vegetable Filling: Shrimp, langostino tails or lobster, jumbo lump crabmeat, onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, pepper, and olive oil for cooking.
- For the Creamy Gravy: Chicken broth, heavy cream, butter, flour, garlic, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- For the Biscuit Topping: Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix, cheddar cheese, and milk.
- For the Herb Butter Sauce: Butter and garlic herb seasoning from the biscuit mix box.
How to Make Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie (VIDEO)
- Sear the Seafood: Start by cooking the shrimp and langostino tails in olive oil with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Sauté until just cooked through, then set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery until they’re soft and fragrant.
- Make the Gravy: Lower the heat, add butter, then stir in flour to create a roux. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth. Add garlic, thyme, tarragon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for layers of rich flavor. Gently fold the seafood back into the pan.
- Prepare the Biscuit Topping: Combine the Red Lobster biscuit mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk to form a shaggy dough. Don’t overmix to keep it tender and light.
- Assemble and Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Transfer the seafood filling to ramekins or a baking dish. Top with the biscuit dough, then bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish with Herb Butter Sauce: Brush the freshly baked biscuits with a garlic herb butter sauce for that extra savory touch.
Storage Suggestions
These seafood pot pies are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350F for 8-10 minutes to keep the biscuit topping crisp.
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Pot Pie
Equipment
- 6 ramekins or baking dish
Ingredients
Seafood & Vegetable Filling
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 12 oz langostino tails or lobster
- 8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat cooked
- 1 cup onions chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup celery chopped
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1 tsp pepper plus more to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Creamy Gravy
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp garlic minced or paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp tarragon dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
- 1 box red lobster cheddar bay biscuit mix 11.36oz
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
Herb Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 pouch garlic Herb seasoning from the box
Instructions
Seafood & Vegetable Filling
- To a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the shrimp and langostino with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside once cooked.
- To the same pan, sauté onions, bell peppers and celery, cook until the onions are translucent. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
Creamy Gravy
- Turn the heat down to medium low and add the butter and stir. Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in the flour and continue to stir until all the flour is absorbed by the vegetables.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and allow to come to a slight simmer. Then, pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Season with garlic, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Let the gravy cook for 2-3 minutes then gently fold in the seared shrimp, langostino and jumbo lump crabmeat. Remove from heat and set aside.
Herb Butter Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients listed under “Herb Butter Sauce” and set aside.
- Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
- To a bowl add the dry biscuit mix, cheddar cheese and milk. Using a fork, mix together until the dough starts to form. Be care not to over mix here. You really just need to stir enough to get a shaggy dough.
Assemble
- Pre-heat your oven to 425F.
- Transfer the seafood & vegetable filling to the baking dish of your choice. I decided to divide the filling between 6 ramekins. Top each ramekin with the cheddar bay biscuit dough.
- Place on a baking tray, and bake until the biscuit topping is cooked through and golden brown, about 14-16 minutes.
- As soon as they come out of the oven, brush on the herb garlic butter and serve. Enjoy!
Gary L Dillon
October 19, 2024 10:49 pmThanks for the delicious sounding recipe, I cannot wait to try it.
kingcooks
October 23, 2024 2:35 pmyou’re so welcome! let me know how it turns out!
Jennifer
October 20, 2024 5:21 pmAre the ramekins 4oz, 6oz or 8oz?
kingcooks
October 23, 2024 2:35 pmI used 6oz ramekins. thanks for asking!
Tiffany
October 27, 2024 6:18 pmThe biscuit recipe calls for water you mention milk. Help!
kingcooks
October 30, 2024 7:20 pmHey! I swapped out the water for milk. That was my adjustment to assure a more tender biscuit topping. Hope that helps!
Minnie
October 26, 2024 1:51 pmLet Big Back season commence!! Love this recipe, thank you!!
kingcooks
October 30, 2024 7:17 pmhahaha you’re welcome! thanks for your feedback!
Cara
October 27, 2024 6:54 pmThis is hands down one of the best meals I’ve ever made, thank you for sharing!!
kingcooks
October 30, 2024 7:21 pmThank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. I appreciate your feedback as well!