Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of the sea with this Crab and Shrimp Casserole. A creamy, cheesy dish packed with succulent seafood and aromatic vegetables, this casserole is the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crab Mixture:
- 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Vegetable Mix:
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- cooking spray or additional butter for greasing dish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix sautéed vegetables with crab meat, shrimp, rice, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, seasonings until well combined.
- Bake: Spoon mixture into baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or a handful of chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
