Florida Shrimp Cheddar Pie (Printable Version)
Flaky pie with tender shrimp, creamy custard, sharp Cheddar, and sautéed veggies for a classic coastal dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry
01 -
One unbaked 23-cm (9-inch) pastry shell
→ Seafood and Vegetables
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450 g fresh peeled and deveined shrimp
03 -
30 g unsalted butter
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100 g yellow or sweet onion, diced
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80 g green bell pepper, diced
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60 g celery, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Custard
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120 g full-fat mayonnaise
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240 ml whole milk
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3 large eggs
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15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
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10 ml Worcestershire sauce
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5 g kosher salt
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2 g freshly ground black pepper
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1 g cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
→ Cheese Topping
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150 g freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Heat oven to 220°C and position the unbaked pastry shell on a baking sheet to facilitate handling and prevent spills.
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic; cook until vegetables soften and become translucent. Incorporate shrimp and sauté until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid to prevent sogginess.
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In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and whole milk until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, blending until custard is pale yellow and uniform.
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Evenly distribute the shrimp and sautéed vegetables in the pastry shell. Pour the custard mixture gently over the filling, ensuring it permeates around ingredients. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese evenly spread across the surface.
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Place assembled pie in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the filling is set with minimal jiggle and the cheese is golden brown. Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to finish setting the custard.
# Notes:
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Blind bake the pastry shell for 5 minutes prior to filling for an extra crisp crust. Avoid overcooking shrimp to maintain tenderness. Freshly grated cheese provides a smooth, better-melting topping.