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Slice of creamy Florida Shrimp Pie topped with seasoned seared shrimp and garnished with chopped parsley on a white plate

Florida Shrimp Pie

A creamy, savory Florida Shrimp Pie inspired by Gulf Coast comfort food. Packed with sweet shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and a rich, cheesy cream sauce, all encased in a golden, flaky pastry crust. Perfect for casual dinners, potlucks, or special occasions.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood Pie
Cuisine: American, Coastal Florida, Southern
Keyword: Best Florida shrimp Pie recipe, Florida shrimp pie food realm, Florida shrimp Pie Pioneer Woman, Lazy shrimp Pie, Old fashioned Florida shrimp pie, The original shrimp pie
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $25

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch deep dish pie pan (Glass preferred for even browning)
  • 1 Large skillet (For sautéing shrimp and vegetables)
  • 2+ Mixing bowls (One for shrimp mixture, one for sauce)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables)

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 1 lb Gulf shrimp - Peeled deveined, and patted dry
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - Or substitute with half-and-half
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar - Freshly grated
  • ½ Yellow onion - Diced finely
  • 1 stalk Celery - Diced finely
  • 2 Garlic cloves - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning - Or substitute with Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice - Fresh preferred
  • Salt and pepper - To taste

Optional Extras:

  • ½ Red bell pepper - Diced adds color and sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped for garnish
  • dash Hot sauce - Optional for spice
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - For extra richness in sautéing

For the Crust:

  • 2 Pie crusts - Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 Egg - Beaten for egg wash

Instructions

  • Pat shrimp dry, dice onion, celery, and optional bell pepper. Grate cheese and let cream cheese soften. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    Overhead shot of shrimp pie ingredients including raw shrimp, shredded cheese, celery, onions, green peppers, cream cheese, and butter.
  • Sauté vegetables in butter until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in shrimp and cook just until pink. Remove from heat.
    Skillet on the stove with shrimp cooking alongside diced onions and green bell peppers, being prepared for pie filling
  • In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar, Old Bay, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Fold in the shrimp mixture gently.
    Unbaked pie being brushed with egg wash before baking, filled with a creamy shrimp mixture under a top crust.
  • Press pie crust into dish. Add filling, top with second crust, crimp edges, cut vents, and brush with egg wash.
    Shrimp pie baking in the oven with a golden brown flaky crust and steam rising from the pan.
  • Bake 35–40 minutes until crust is golden. Cover edges if browning too fast. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
    Slice of creamy Florida Shrimp Pie topped with seasoned seared shrimp and garnished with chopped parsley on a white plate

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 26g (40%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 170mg (57%) | Sodium: 620mg (27%) | Potassium: 310mg (9%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 900IU (18%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 2.1mg (12%)
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