Description
Florida Shrimp Pie is a creamy, savory Southern-style pie filled with tender shrimp, eggs, chive-and-onion cream cheese spread, and melted pepper Jack cheese in a flaky pre-baked crust. This indulgent yet easy-to-make dish combines rich seafood flavor with a touch of spice, creating a perfect meal for brunches, family dinners, or holiday gatherings. With its creamy texture and bold, comforting flavors, this pie delivers homemade Southern charm with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 (12-ounce) frozen Pillsbury™ Deep Dish Pie Crust (1 crust)
For the Filling:
- ½ cup chive-and-onion cream cheese spread (from an 8-ounce container)
- 4 large eggs
- 12 ounces frozen cooked, deveined, peeled medium shrimp (thawed and chopped)
- ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Unroll the frozen pie crust into a pie dish and press it evenly into place. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Pre-bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream cheese spread, eggs, and shredded pepper Jack cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped shrimp to combine without overmixing.
- Pour the filling mixture into the pre-baked crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep the shrimp tender.
- Add spices like Old Bay or cayenne for a flavor boost.
- Substitute pepper Jack with cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Gouda for variety.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crust crispiness.
- Freeze baked or unbaked pie for up to 1 month; thaw before baking or reheating.
- For a vegetarian version, replace shrimp with sautéed mushrooms or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~520 mg
- Fat: ~22 g
- Saturated Fat: ~9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~20 g
- Cholesterol: ~215 mg