Ingredients
– Butter
– Small one-bite shrimp
– Lobster meat from three 4-ounce raw lobster tails
– Good quality refrigerated crab meat
– Seafood stock
– Chicken stock to balance richness
– Fresh thyme
– Fresh garlic
– Chopped carrots
– Chopped celery
– Minced shallot
– Tomato paste
– Cayenne pepper
– Frozen peas
– Frozen corn
– Heavy cream
– Flour Used to thicken the sauce
– A box of cheddar biscuit mix
– Shredded cheddar cheese freshly grated preferred
– Butter
– Fresh chives optional
– Cold water For mixing the dough
Instructions
1-First, melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat and cook the small one-bite shrimp and lobster meat for 2 to 3 minutes, then set them aside.
2-Next, in the same pot, sauté the minced shallot, chopped carrots, chopped celery, fresh thyme, and cayenne pepper for 3 to 4 minutes; add fresh garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
3-Stir in tomato paste and flour to make a thick paste, then add seafood stock, chicken stock, frozen peas, and frozen corn, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4-Prepare the biscuit dough by following the box instructions, mixing in shredded cheddar cheese and cold water while avoiding overmixing.
5-Add the crab meat, cooked shrimp, lobster meat (or langostino), and heavy cream to the pot; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
6-Divide the filling into four 0.5-quart cocottes or ramekins, top each with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of biscuit dough shaped with wet hands or flattened between parchment paper, and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 17 minutes until golden brown.
7-After baking, melt butter, stir in half the seasoning packet and fresh chives if using, then brush it on the biscuits and serve warm.
Last Step:
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🦐 Use small shrimp without tails or remove tails before cooking to avoid tough bits.
⚖️ Combine seafood and chicken stock to balance richness and prevent overwhelming flavor.
🍪 Use half the seasoning packet from the biscuit mix for balanced flavor and shape dough between parchment paper for even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving