Seafood Casserole
Dive into the rich, indulgent flavors of this creamy Seafood Casserole—a luxurious blend of succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and sweet lump crab meat, all enveloped in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Accented with fresh vegetables like peas and carrots, and finished with a golden, crispy topping of breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, and parsley, this baked seafood dish is a showstopper. Perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight dinner, this decadent casserole is easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or warm crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seafood lover or looking to impress at the dinner table, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
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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
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound scallops (small or bay)
- 1 pound crab meat (lump or claw)
- 0.5 cups frozen peas
- 1 carrot (finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large casserole dish and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, making sure there are no lumps. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set the sauce aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp and scallops, cooking for 2 minutes per side until just opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the diced carrot to the same skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the peas and cook for another minute.
Gently fold together the seafood (shrimp, scallops, and crab meat), sautéed vegetables, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the cream sauce over the seafood and vegetable mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.4 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.4 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1647 mg | 549% | |
| Sodium | 9632 mg | 419% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 329.1 g | 658% | |
| Vitamin D | 24.6 mcg | 123% | |
| Calcium | 1985 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 4798 mg | 102% | |
*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.
