Charleston Crab Pot Pie

Indulge in the comforting elegance of Charleston Crab Pot Pie, a coastal-inspired twist on a classic favorite. This creamy, seafood-filled dish features tender lump crab meat, sweet peas, and a medley of carrots, celery, and onion, all enveloped in a velvety roux seasoned with Old Bay for a touch of Southern charm. Topped with a flaky, golden puff pastry crust, it’s a show-stopping recipe perfect for special occasions or an elevated weeknight dinner. Easy to make with store-bought puff pastry and a prep-and-bake time of under an hour, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. Serve it piping hot and let this decadent pot pie transport your taste buds to the breezy shores of Charleston!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 2 stalks (diced) celery
• 2 medium (diced) carrots
• 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups seafood or chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound (picked over for shells) fresh lump crab meat
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 sheet (thawed) store-bought puff pastry
• 1 large (beaten) egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in the seafood or chicken stock, followed by the heavy cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 5

Add Old Bay seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Gently fold in the crab meat, peas, and parsley. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Transfer the crab mixture to a 9-inch pie dish or individual ramekins if making single servings.

Step 8

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it to fit over the top of the pie dish or ramekins. Leave a slight overhang.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the pie dish with the egg wash, then place the puff pastry over the top, pressing down lightly on the edges to seal.

Step 10

Trim any excess pastry and crimp the edges if desired. Brush the top of the pastry with the remaining egg wash.

Step 11

Cut a few small slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape while baking.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Charleston Crab Pot Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2212.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3610.1

Total Fat 246.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 823.7mg	0%
Sodium 6607.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 131.1g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 536.3mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 3061.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 22.2%