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Baked Seafood Casserole

Baked Seafood Casserole: Creamy Comfort for Cozy Nights

Baked Seafood Casserole combines shrimp, scallops, and crab meat in a creamy sauce, making it a must-try comfort dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound Scallops Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Use fresh or imitation; can be omitted
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Base for the sauce
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is an excellent substitute
  • 1 cup Milk Use non-dairy milk for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can replace with half-and-half if desired
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Offers acidity to balance flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds a subtle tang
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Signature flavor for seafood
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Provides a crispy topping
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter For mixing with breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add shrimp and scallops, along with lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until done.
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, whisk in 1/4 cup of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Whisk in 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, cooking for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning.
  7. Fold in the cooked seafood and crab meat into the cream sauce.
  8. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  9. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the seafood and sauced mixture in the baking dish.
  10. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thaw seafood completely before cooking and store leftovers properly. Enjoy with a salad or crusty bread.

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