How To Make Seafood Creamy Pie

Ingredients:

For the pie crust:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, diced
• 4-5 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

• 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, crab meat, scallops, etc.), diced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup seafood or chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the pie crust:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until the dough comes together.
   • Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Prepare the filling:
   • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
   • Add the diced seafood to the skillet and cook until just opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Sprinkle the flour over the seafood mixture and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute.
   • Slowly pour in the heavy cream and seafood or chicken broth, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
   • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Assemble the pie:
   • Roll out the chilled pie crust on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.
   • Transfer the rolled-out crust to a pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.
   • Pour the seafood filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake the pie:
   • Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
6. Serve:
   • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
   • Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy your delicious seafood creamy pie!

Feel free to adjust the recipe according to your preferences, adding more seafood or seasoning to taste. Enjoy!