Name: Florida Shrimp Cheddar Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 23 cm pastry shell; 450 g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 15 ml unsalted butter; 60 ml onion, finely chopped; 60 ml green bell pepper, finely chopped; 60 ml celery, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 120 ml mayonnaise; 120 ml whole milk; 2 large eggs; 15 ml lemon juice; 5 ml Worcestershire sauce; 2.5 ml salt; 1.25 ml ground black pepper; 1.25 ml cayenne pepper; 100 g Cheddar cheese, shredded

Description

A delicious and comforting dish that captures the flavors of the Sunshine State, combining fresh shrimp with vegetables and a creamy filling in a golden pastry crust.

Ingredients

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1 unbaked 23 cm pastry shell
450 g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
15 ml unsalted butter
60 ml onion, finely chopped
60 ml green bell pepper, finely chopped
60 ml celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
120 ml mayonnaise
120 ml whole milk
2 large eggs
15 ml lemon juice
5 ml Worcestershire sauce
2.5 ml salt
1.25 ml ground black pepper
1.25 ml cayenne pepper
100 g Cheddar cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 220°C. Place the unbaked pastry shell onto a baking sheet.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and milk until smooth. Add the eggs, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Distribute the sautéed shrimp and vegetables evenly over the pastry shell. Pour the custard mixture over the filling, and sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top.
Transfer the pie to the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the surface is golden brown.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Make sure to drain the shrimp and vegetables well to avoid a soggy crust. Feel free to customize the vegetables; spinach or mushrooms can be great additions. Consider adding herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 150mg