Description
Seafood lovers will adore this Chinese Buffet Seafood Bake that brings restaurant-style magic straight to your kitchen table. Packed with succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and a rich, savory sauce, this dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort and guarantees a delicious dinner that feels like a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound imitation crab meat, chopped
- 0.5 pound small cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and lightly coat it with cooking spray or butter.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and blend 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ cup mayonnaise, and ½ cup sour cream until completely smooth.
- Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to the creamy mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings.
- Incorporate ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese into the seasoned cream base. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold 1 pound chopped imitation crab meat and ½ pound cooked shrimp into the cheese mixture. Ensure seafood is completely coated.
- Transfer the seafood mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup mozzarella cheese over the top of the seafood mixture.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and edges become bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the seafood bake rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps the mixture set and prevents burning your mouth.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving for a fresh touch.
Notes
- Check seafood freshness by ensuring it smells clean and ocean-like, with no strong fishy odor.
- Drain crab and shrimp thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dish watery.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise with low-fat alternatives.
- When choosing seafood, wild-caught shrimp and canned crab work best for consistent flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg