Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Crab and Shrimp Casserole, a delightful seafood dish baked to perfection with a golden cheesy topping.
Ingredients
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Crab and Shrimp Casserole Ingredients:
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 8 oz cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Combine rice, crab, shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, egg, lemon juice, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in sautéed vegetables, cheeses. Pour into dish, add breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned crab meat, well-drained.
- Prepare ahead and bake before serving.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
