Description
Get ready to fall in love with this rich and comforting Cajun Shrimp Pie—a perfect blend of bold Southern flavors and creamy indulgence. This easy dinner idea features tender shrimp coated in a spiced Cajun cream sauce, all baked into a flaky golden crust. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, cozy comfort food, or new food ideas to impress guests, this easy recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion finely diced
1/2 cup bell peppers diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 tbsp parsley chopped
1 pie crust
1 egg
1 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Pat shrimp dry and lightly season.
3. Heat butter and oil in skillet.
4. Sauté onion and peppers until soft.
5. Add garlic and cook briefly.
6. Stir in flour to form roux.
7. Whisk in broth until smooth.
8. Add cream and simmer.
9. Season with spices.
10. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
11. Stir in cheeses until melted.
12. Cool filling slightly.
13. Prepare pie crust in dish.
14. Add filling evenly.
15. Brush egg wash on crust.
16. Bake until golden.
17. Cool before serving.
Notes
Use fresh or thawed shrimp for best results.
Cool filling before baking to avoid soggy crust.
Adjust spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg