Cajun Seafood Pot Pie Delight
Experience the warmth of home with this Cajun Seafood Pot Pie Delight, where a flaky golden crust embraces a creamy filling loaded with shrimp, crab, and scallops. Infused with aromatic spices and a touch of Cajun flair, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this pot pie creates unforgettable memories and brings everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 lb pre-cooked seafood mix (shrimp, crab, scallops)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 sheets puff pastry (store-bought)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken or seafood stock (low-sodium)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in flour for about 2 minutes until golden brown to create a roux.
- Gradually add chicken or seafood stock followed by heavy cream. Stir until thickened.
- Fold in the seafood mix, peas, carrots, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut larger circles if desired or use one sheet to cover the top.
- Pour filling into a greased baking dish; cover with puff pastry and seal edges. Cut slits for steam release.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pot pie (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg