Florida Style Shrimp & Crab Seafood Pie

One bite of this creamy seafood pie and you’ll understand why it’s such a satisfying dinner. Tender shrimp, sweet lump crab, melted cheese, and a rich seasoned filling bake together inside a flaky golden crust, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Shrimp and crab together. Both bring rich seafood flavor to this creamy pie.
• A flaky, golden crust. The perfect base for holding the rich, cheesy filling.
• That crunchy panko topping. Adds texture contrast to the creamy interior.
• Great for entertaining. Serves 6, and tastes wonderful warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

• 1 deep dish pie crust, 9 inch, unbaked
• ½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• ½ lb lump crab meat, checked for shells
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ cup onion, diced
• ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

How to Make Florida Style Shrimp & Crab Seafood Pie

1. Prepare the crust. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and shape the edges neatly.

2. Cook the shrimp and vegetables. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and shrimp, then cook just until the shrimp begins to turn pink.

3. Make the creamy filling. Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

4. Assemble the seafood pie. Gently fold the lump crab, shrimp mixture, Monterey Jack, and cheddar into the creamy filling. Pour everything into the prepared pie crust and sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top.

5. Bake until golden. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and the top of the shrimp and crab pie is golden.

6. Rest and serve. Let the seafood pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the creamy shrimp and crab filling hold together while staying tender inside.

Tips for the Best Shrimp & Crab Seafood Pie

• Don’t fully cook the shrimp in the skillet. They’ll finish cooking in the oven, so just getting them to start turning pink is enough.
• Fold the crab in gently. A light hand keeps the lump pieces intact instead of shredding them.
• Let the pie rest before slicing. This is essential for clean slices and allows the custard-like filling to fully set.
• Check for shells thoroughly. Even pre-picked lump crab can hide small shell fragments, so it’s worth the extra minute.

What to Serve with Florida Style Shrimp & Crab Pie

A simple green salad pairs nicely, cutting through the richness of the filling. This pie also works well as part of a brunch spread alongside fresh fruit.

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