Description
A delightful coastal dish combining fresh shrimp with a buttery flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, 2 cups
- Salt, 1 teaspoon
- Cold unsalted butter, cubed, ¾ cup
- Ice water, 4-6 tablespoons
- Fresh Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 pounds
- Olive oil, 3 tablespoons
- Large onion, finely diced, 1 cup
- Celery stalks, finely chopped, ½ cup
- Red bell pepper, diced, 1 cup
- Garlic cloves, minced, 3
- Dry white wine, ¼ cup
- All-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons
- Seafood stock, 1 cup
- Heavy cream, ½ cup
- Fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon
- Fresh parsley, chopped, 2 tablespoons
- Fresh dill, chopped, 1 tablespoon
- Old Bay seasoning, 1 tablespoon
- Cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash), 1
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Incorporate the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle ice water over the mixture and stir gently until it begins to form a dough. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and bell pepper; sauté until softened for 5-6 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, cooking for another 30 seconds. Increase heat and add shrimp; cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: Pour white wine into the skillet and let it simmer for about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in seafood stock and cream, letting it thicken slightly for 3-4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, herbs, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Assemble: Fold cooked shrimp back into the sauce mixture. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide pastry dough into two portions. Roll out the larger piece for the pie dish and pour the cooled filling over it.
- Complete and Bake: Roll out the remaining dough and position it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges. Cut slits in the top crust and brush with egg wash. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For an even flakier crust, use a mix of butter and shortening. Don’t overcook the shrimp for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg