Crab and Shrimp Casserole
This creamy, cheesy crab and shrimp casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Loaded with seafood, celery, and a rich, cheesy sauce, it’s a hearty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it as a main course or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish / Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crabmeat (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, crabmeat, celery, onion, and garlic.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
- Stir in mayonnaise and cheddar cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the seafood mixture into the sauce. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some Old Bay seasoning to the seafood mixture.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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