Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Crab and Shrimp Casserole, a delightful seafood dish that’s perfect for a special dinner or gathering. Loaded with succulent crab meat, tender shrimp, and a blend of savory seasonings, this casserole is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Crab and Shrimp Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cooked lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- 8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch or similar baking dish.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix crab, shrimp, sautéed vegetables, mayonnaise, sour cream, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, and half of the Parmesan.
- Assemble casserole: Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Top with breadcrumbs: Combine panko, melted butter, and Parmesan. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Serve with rice, crusty bread, or a green salad.
- Imitation crab or pre-cooked frozen shrimp can be used; thaw and pat dry first.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
