Description
Florida Shrimp Pie is a creamy, seafood-filled casserole that highlights the flavors of fresh shrimp, a rich, velvety base, and cheesy, crunchy toppings. This easy, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of shrimp soup
- ½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed buttered crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Cook shrimp until pink and tender, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, cream of shrimp soup, mayonnaise (or sour cream), milk (or heavy cream), Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and parsley. Stir gently to mix.
- Assemble the dish: Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread the shrimp mixture evenly. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Add toppings: Mix breadcrumbs (or crushed buttered crackers) with melted butter, then sprinkle over the cheese layer.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Serve: Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with garlic bread, rice pilaf, or a green salad.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping shrimp for sautéed mushrooms or tofu.
- Use gluten-free crackers or cornstarch-based soup for a gluten-free version.
- Prep ahead: Assemble the dish a day in advance and bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg