Description
These savory hand pies are filled with a creamy seafood mixture of shrimp and crab, baked on a sheet pan for a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for a main course or appetizer.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat, picked over
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 package (14 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add chopped shrimp to skillet and cook until pink and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp mixture, crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pie crust to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a 4-inch biscuit cutter or a small bowl as a guide (you should get about 8 rounds).
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each round. Brush edges with beaten egg. Fold dough over to form a half-moon shape and press edges to seal. Crimp with a fork to ensure a tight seal.
- Place hand pies on prepared sheet pan. Brush tops with remaining beaten egg and cut a small slit in each pie to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Add a pinch of cayenne or Old Bay seasoning for extra flavor. Hand pies can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.