Description
Shrimp and Crab Casserole turns my family dinner into a seafood celebration that feels like a coastal getaway right at home. Fresh Gulf Coast flavors blend perfectly with creamy sauce and crisp breadcrumb topping for a delightful meal that brings everyone to the table with smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup crab meat or imitated crab
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or monterey jack
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional: ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to precisely 375°F (190°C). Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 small finely diced onion until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Combine 1 cup chopped shrimp and 1 cup flaked crab meat in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup softened cream cheese, and ½ cup shredded mozzarella to the seafood. Stir until completely integrated.
- Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika. Mix thoroughly.
- Incorporate the sautéed onions and garlic into the seafood blend. Ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Create the topping by combining ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Optional: Sprinkle ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly across the casserole surface.
- Bake uncovered for exactly 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges become bubbly.
Notes
- Fresh seafood makes all the difference, so select high-quality shrimp and crab meat for maximum flavor.
- When using artificial crab, chop it into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and consistent texture.
- Drain excess moisture from seafood before mixing to prevent a watery casserole that won’t set properly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg