Description
Louisiana Shrimp and Crab Casserole brings together ocean-fresh seafood and creamy comfort in one delightful Southern dish. Rich coastal flavors shine through with each comforting, cheesy forkful of pure Gulf Coast goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup imitation crab meat or real lump crab, chopped
Cheese and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Seasoning and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Pat 1 lb shrimp dry and sauté in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 2-3 minutes until they turn light pink.
- Chop 1 cup crab meat into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside in a separate bowl.
- Whisk 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese and ½ cup mozzarella into the creamy mixture until well combined.
- Gently incorporate sautéed shrimp and chopped crab into the cheese sauce, stirring carefully to coat evenly.
- Mix in 2 chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for added flavor.
- Transfer the seafood mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- If desired, sprinkle ½ cup breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tablespoon melted butter over the top.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
Notes
- Fresh seafood makes all the difference, so select high-quality shrimp and crab meat for the best flavor.
- Drain thawed seafood thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole watery.
- Sauté shrimp quickly to keep them tender and prevent rubberiness – just until they turn pink.
- Add gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts for a low-carb topping that still provides delicious crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg