Florida Shrimp Pie

A rich, creamy shrimp pie packed with Gulf shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and a golden flaky crust—perfect coastal comfort food!

Ingredients (Makes 1 pie, serves 8)

For the Crust:

✔ 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade) ✔ 1 large egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

For the Filling:

✔ 1 lb large Florida shrimp, peeled & chopped ✔ 2 tbsp butter ✔ ½ cup finely chopped onion ✔ ½ cup finely chopped celery ✔ ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ✔ 2 cloves garlic, minced ✔ 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning ✔ ½ tsp smoked paprika ✔ ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) ✔ 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:

Florida Shrimp Pie