Creamy Florida Shrimp Pie

Optional topping:

• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp chopped parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pan, dock with a fork, brush with egg wash, and blind-bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
2. Sauté veggies: Melt butter in a skillet. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until soft, then stir in garlic, Old Bay, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook shrimp: Add chopped shrimp and cook until pink. Remove from heat.
4. Make sauce: Sprinkle flour into the skillet, stir, then gradually add cream and milk. Stir until thickened. Mix in Dijon, lemon zest, cheddar, and Parmesan.
5. Combine: Fold shrimp and veggies into the sauce.
6. Assemble pie: Spoon filling into the pre-baked crust.
7. Add topping (optional): Mix panko, butter, Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle over pie.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.