Cajun Seafood Pot Pie
A creamy and flavorful Cajun Seafood Pot Pie packed with succulent shrimp, tender crab, and a rich, savory sauce beneath a golden flaky crust. This comforting dish brings the spicy flair of Cajun cuisine to a classic pot pie.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 pound crab meat lump or claw
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 celery stalks celery chopped
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 prepared pie crust store-bought or homemade
- fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the onion, celery, and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and crab to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the Cajun seasoning, stir well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, then season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the seafood mixture into a pie dish and cover it with the prepared pie crust, seal the edges and cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.