Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Bake with Shrimp & Creamy Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 box (11.36 oz) Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, plus ingredients called for on box
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (for biscuit topping)
- 1 garlic herb packet (from biscuit mix)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, then the heavy cream. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Fold in the dry raw shrimp and peas. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the biscuit mix according to package directions. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the shrimp mixture, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- While baking, mix the 1/4 cup melted butter with the garlic herb packet from the biscuit box.
- Brush the garlic butter over the hot biscuits immediately after removing from the oven. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
The most important step is to pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. This prevents a watery sauce and ensures a rich, creamy texture.