Creating this Seafood Pot Pie with Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping is straightforward if you follow the steps below:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft.
3. Prepare the Seafood: Add shrimp, scallops, and crab meat to the skillet. Cook until shrimp turns pink and scallops are opaque.
4. Make the Filling: Stir in the diced potatoes, peas, heavy cream, seafood stock, flour, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer until thick.
5. Prepare the Biscuit Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Fold in the cheddar cheese.
6. Add Liquid: Gradually stir in the buttermilk until just combined.
7. Fill the Pie Dish: Pour the seafood filling into a deep-dish pie plate.
8. Top with Biscuit Batter: Drop the biscuit dough over the filling using a spoon. Spread it evenly, but it doesn’t have to be perfect.
9. Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes until the biscuits are golden and the filling is bubbly.
10. Cool Briefly: After removing from the oven, let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

By following these simple steps, you’ll create a Seafood Pot Pie that impresses and warms the heart.