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Florida Shrimp Pie

Florida Shrimp Pie with Creamy Cheese & Crunchy Topping

Abby Marlow
This Florida Shrimp Pie is a warm, comforting dish filled with juicy shrimp, sautéed veggies, and a creamy cheese sauce, all baked into a golden crust. Easy enough for beginners, but impressive enough for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 1 pre-made pie crust or homemade
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water

For the Filling:

  • 1 lb large Florida shrimp peeled, deveined, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Topping:

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimp edges, prick bottom with fork, and brush with egg wash. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and seasonings. Cook 1 more minute.
  • Stir in chopped shrimp. Cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove mixture from skillet.
  • In same skillet, whisk in flour. Slowly add cream and milk, whisking until thickened. Stir in Dijon, lemon zest, and both cheeses until smooth.
  • Return shrimp mixture to skillet and stir to combine.
  • Pour filling into pre-baked crust and smooth out evenly.
  • Mix panko, butter, Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle over top of pie.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best crust, pre-bake it to prevent sogginess. Want a twist? Swap cheddar with smoked gouda for a deeper flavor. Florida Shrimp Pie adapts beautifully!
Nutrition (approximate per serving)
Calories: 420
Protein: 28g
Fat: 26g
Carbs: 21g
Sugar: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 620mg
Keyword cheesy shrimp pie, creamy seafood pie, Florida shrimp pie, shrimp dinner, Southern seafood pie