Shrimp Creole Pot Pies Recipe

If you are looking for a delicious creole shrimp recipe try this hearty Shrimp Creole Pot Pies recipe. It offers a delicious blend of flavors and a nice flaky crust!

1 (11 ounce) package pie crust mix
1/2 (5 ounce) jar pasteurized process sharp Cheddar cheese spread
2 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided
1/2 cup water
10 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
1 pound medium-size fresh raw shrimp - peeled and deveined
1/2 pound andouille sausage, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Combine pie crust mix, cheese spread, and 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning with a pastry blender until crumbly. Sprinkle 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball. Chill 30 minutes.

Place tomatoes, cut side down, on a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan lined with aluminum foil. Broil 5 inches from heat 14 to 16 minutes or until skin is charred; cool. Remove and discard skins, reserving tomatoes and liquid; coarsely chop tomatoes. Set aside.

Cook sausage and next 4 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste.

Stir in roasted tomatoes with liquid, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring just to a simmer.

Add shrimp, and cook over medium heat just until shrimp turn pink. Do not overcook. Spoon mixture evenly into 4 (1 1/2- to 2-cup) ungreased ovenproof bowls.

Divide piecrust mixture into 4 portions. Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface into 6 1/2-inch circles. Place dough over bowls. (Dough should overlap bowl slightly.) Place bowls on a large baking sheet.

Bake at 425°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until pastry is golden.

Yield: 4 servings.

You might also enjoy these free shrimp recipes:
Emeril's Shrimp Creole and
Cajun Shrimp Gumbo

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