Description
A coastal twist on a classic comfort dish featuring shrimp and lobster in a creamy seafood sauce topped with flaky, cheesy biscuits.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ pound cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for biscuits)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for biscuits)
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, grated
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup whole milk (plus 1 tablespoon if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and diced celery. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and let it cook for 1 minute, forming a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the seafood stock and heavy cream, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink, then gently stir in the lobster and parsley. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt for the biscuit topping.
- Cut in the grated cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then fold in shredded cheddar and any herbs.
- Add the milk and mix until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into ramekins or a baking dish and drop the biscuit dough over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden and cooked through.
- Allow to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Fresh seafood enhances flavor; use pre-cooked shrimp for quicker preparation. Adjust milk for biscuit consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American