Spinach Seafood Bake
Dive into the indulgent flavors of this Spinach Seafood Bake, a creamy and decadent dish that's perfect for seafood lovers. Packed with tender shrimp, scallops, and sweet lump crab meat, this hearty casserole is layered over a bed of fresh spinach and smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce infused with garlic and a hint of zesty lemon. Topped with a crisp, golden breadcrumb crust that pairs Parmesan, mozzarella, and lemon zest for irresistible texture and flavor, this bake is as comforting as it is elegant. Ready in under an hour, it’s an excellent choice for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner or an impressive centerpiece for special occasions. Serve it with crusty bread or a vibrant green salad for a complete, mouthwatering meal. Perfect for keywords like "seafood casserole," "spinach and shrimp bake," and "creamy seafood recipes."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound small shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 0.5 pound scallops
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until they begin to turn opaque. Remove them from the skillet and set aside, leaving the liquid in the pan.
Whisk the flour into the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk while whisking constantly to form a smooth sauce.
Stir in the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Continue stirring until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked shrimp, scallops, and lump crab meat to the sauce, stirring gently to combine. Remove from heat.
Spread the fresh spinach evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Pour the seafood mixture over the spinach, ensuring the seafood and sauce are evenly distributed.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the seafood mixture.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, olive oil, and lemon zest. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the sides are bubbling.
Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a side of crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.4 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.8 g | 414% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1471 mg | 490% | |
| Sodium | 8922 mg | 388% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 295.5 g | 591% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 3272 mg | 252% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3987 mg | 85% | |
*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.
