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Overhead view of a Florida Shrimp Pie showing the thick creamy filling through vents in the golden-brown crust.

Florida Shrimp Pie: The Ultimate Creamy Gulf Coast Comfort Food

A decadent Florida Shrimp Pie featuring succulent Gulf shrimp enveloped in a thick, cheesy white sauce and encased in a buttery, flaky golden-brown pastry crust. A coastal comfort classic garnished with paprika and fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Pink Gulf Shrimp Peeled and deveined (680g)
  • 1 small Yellow Onion Diced (approx 150g)
  • 0.5 cup Green Bell Pepper Diced and softened (75g)
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter 56g
  • 0.25 cup All-purpose Flour 30g
  • 1.5 cups Whole Milk 360ml
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream 120ml
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded (115g)
  • 1 package Double Pie Crust Refrigerated or homemade
  • 1 pinch Paprika & Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 White ceramic baking dish 9-inch pie plate
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

Sauté Aromatics
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and green peppers until translucent and softened.
  2. Add the large pink Gulf shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to turn pink but are not fully cooked.
Create the Filling
  1. Sprinkle flour over the shrimp and veg. Stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream.
  2. Simmer until the sauce is thick and opaque. Stir in the shredded white cheese until melted.
Bake the Pie
  1. Pour filling into a bottom crust-lined white ceramic dish. Top with the second crust and create crimped edges.
  2. Cut vents in the top crust and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is flaky and golden-brown.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are patted dry to avoid a runny sauce.
Rest the pie for 10 minutes after baking for perfect slices.