Description
Cajun Seafood Pot Pie Delight is a vibrant dish that combines a flaky, buttery crust with a rich filling of shrimp, crab meat, and zesty Cajun spices. Each bite transports you to the heart of a Southern kitchen, where warm aromas and laughter fill the air. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this pot pie is not only visually stunning but also customizable to suit your tastes. With its blend of flavors and textures, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser on any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought or homemade pie crust
- 1 cup shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh dill or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Finely chop the onion and bell pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Add shrimp, crab meat, garlic, and Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp turns pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into the pie crust-lined baking dish. Cover with another layer of crust and crimp edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg