Seafood Pot Pie

1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped, or use salad shrimp

1/2 lb. scallops or white fish, optional

3 T. butter

1 small onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 T. plain flour

1 1/2 c. seafood or chicken broth

1 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 t. old bay seasoning

salt & pepper to taste

1 T. fresh parsley, chopped

Cheddar Bay Topping:

1 c. biscuit mix

1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 t. garlic powder

1/3 c. milk

2 T. melted butter

Over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant. Add other seasonings, if desired. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the broth and heavy cream. Stir continuously until sauce thickens and is smooth. Fold in shrimp, scallops, or fish, shredded cheese, & seasonings. Simmer gently for a few minutes until seafood is tender and coated in sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine all of biscuit mix ingredients. Stir until soft dough forms. Transfer seafood mixture into ramekins or baking dish. Drop spoonfools of biscuit dough over filling. Bake at 375 for 22-25 minutes until the biscuits are golden and the filling is bubbling. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot for a rich, cozy seafood meal. Makes 4 servings.