Description
Cajun Seafood Pot Pie Delight is a comforting dish that combines flaky pastry with a rich filling of shrimp, crab, and vegetables in a creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this pot pie delivers unforgettable flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an impressive yet approachable recipe that celebrates the essence of comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 flaky pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add shrimp and crab meat along with mixed vegetables; cook until shrimp turns pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning; simmer until slightly thickened (around 5 minutes).
- Spoon the seafood mixture into a baking dish lined with pie crust. Cover with another layer of crust, sealing edges and cutting slits for steam.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 95mg