Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Cajun Seafood Pot Pie filled with shrimp, crab, and a creamy Cajun sauce, all encased in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp thyme
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ lb (225 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ lb (225 g) lump crab meat (or crawfish tails)
- ½ cup scallops (optional, for richness)
- ½ cup frozen peas (or corn)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) or pie dough
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in seafood stock and cream until smooth.
- Season with Cajun spice, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp, crab, and scallops. Cook just until shrimp turn pink (do not overcook).
- Stir in peas, parsley, and lemon juice. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pour filling into a baking dish or individual ramekins.
- Place puff pastry sheet over the top, trimming excess.
- Crimp edges and cut small slits in the center to vent.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until crust is golden brown and puffed.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding more seafood or using a combination of stocks.
- Let the filling cool slightly before adding the crust to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg