Grand Marnier Seafood Casserole
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Grand Marnier Seafood Casserole, a decadent dish that elevates comfort food to gourmet status. This creamy seafood bake combines plump shrimp, tender scallops, sweet crab, and succulent lobster, all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce infused with the subtle citrus notes of Grand Marnier liqueur. Layered over a bed of fluffy white rice or buttery mashed potatoes, this casserole is topped with golden breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, shallots, and Parmesan, then garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a sophisticated yet approachable centerpiece for any dinner party. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this seafood casserole will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur
- 0.5 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 0.5 pounds scallops
- 0.5 cups crab meat
- 0.5 cups cooked lobster meat (chopped)
- 1 medium shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked white rice or mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cups breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the shallot and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until just opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth paste (roux).
Slowly whisk in the milk, followed by the heavy cream, making sure there are no lumps. Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the Grand Marnier, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, scallops, crab meat, and lobster meat with the sauce. Mix thoroughly to coat the seafood in the creamy mixture.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the cooked white rice or mashed potatoes evenly across the bottom.
Pour the seafood and sauce mixture over the rice or mashed potatoes, spreading it evenly.
If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top for added texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.0 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.9 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 934 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 4618 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 168.7 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 1271 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2462 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
