Florida Shrimp Pie Recipe
Florida Shrimp Pie Recipe is a classic comfort food. This dish brings coastal flavors to your table. You'll love the creamy, savory taste in every bite.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp peeled and cleaned
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 2 eggs beaten well
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 prepared pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F first.
- Wash and clean all the shrimp thoroughly.
- Chop the onions and bell peppers small.
- Get all your ingredients measured and ready.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers inside.
- Cook them until they become soft and tender.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes.
- Season everything with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Put cooked rice in your mixing bowl.
- Add the cooked shrimp mixture to it.
- Pour in beaten eggs and milk slowly.
- Add shredded cheese and mix everything together.
- Stir until all ingredients blend well together.
- Place pie crust in your pie dish.
- Pour the shrimp mixture into the crust carefully.
- Spread it evenly across the entire dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Frozen shrimp works too if thawed completely.
- Don't overcook the shrimp or they get rubbery.
- Add extra cheese if you love cheesy dishes.
- Try different vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- Make sure your pie crust is cold.
- This keeps it flaky and delicious inside.
- Let the pie rest before cutting slices.
- This helps it hold together much better.