Looking for a hearty, savory seafood pie that brings Florida’s coastal charm to your table? This Florida Shrimp Pie is a comforting, Southern-inspired dish loaded with tender shrimp, creamy cheese, and a rich, herb-seasoned custard, all baked into a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or potluck gatherings.
Whether you’re a seafood lover or just looking for a new way to elevate your weeknight meals, this recipe is a must-try. Plus, you can find more creative dishes like this on Little Mamy Recipes!
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
📝 Ingredients
🥧 For the Pie Crust (choose one):
- Store-bought: 1 9-inch deep-dish pie shell (unbaked)
OR - Homemade:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- tsp salt
- tsp sugar
- cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
🍤 For the Shrimp Filling:
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cup each: finely chopped onion, celery, red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
🥚 For the Custard Base:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh
- Optional: 1/2 tsp hot sauce
🧀 Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella
- Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan for topping
🔪 Instructions
🧈 Step 1: Prepare the Crust
If store-bought: Place the shell in a pie dish and refrigerate.
If homemade:
Mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water until dough forms. Chill, roll, and press into a 9-inch dish. Crimp edges.
Optional: Blind bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes.
🍤 Step 2: Cook the Shrimp Mixture
Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper in oil for 4–5 minutes.
Add garlic, shrimp, seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until shrimp are just pink.
Remove from heat, add lemon juice, set aside.
🥚 Step 3: Make the Custard
Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sour cream or mayo, mustard, parsley, thyme, and hot sauce.
Season lightly.
🧀 Step 4: Assemble the Pie
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Layer half the cheese in the crust. Add shrimp mixture.
Pour custard over top. Finish with remaining cheese and Parmesan.
🔥 Step 5: Bake
Place pie on a baking sheet.
Bake 40–45 minutes until set, golden, and a knife comes out clean.
Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
🌿 Step 6: Rest & Serve
Cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with parsley, lemon juice, or hot sauce.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pair with:
- Mixed greens with citrus vinaigrette
- Roasted asparagus or sautéed kale
- Grits, fruit salad, or home fries
Find more serving inspirations and kitchen hacks on Koldam!
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days
- Reheat at 350°F for 10–12 minutes
- Freezes well (fully baked and cooled)
🔄 Variations
- Creole-Style: Add diced tomatoes, andouille sausage
- Low Country: Stir in grits or rice
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free crust or bake crustless
- Extra Cheesy: Add pimento or cream cheese to custard
Need a crustless low-carb version or want mini pies for parties? Let me know—I’ve got you covered!
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