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Crab and Shrimp Casserole

Crab and Shrimp Casserole: Comforting Seafood Bliss at Home

Crab and Shrimp Casserole is a comforting dish blending crab and shrimp, perfect for satisfying seafood cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood Filling
  • 1 pound Lump Crab Meat fresh or canned
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined pre-cooked
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice any type
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise full-fat preferred
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted, melted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the lump crab meat and pre-cooked shrimp. Add the cooked rice and shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Incorporate mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped onion, minced garlic, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper into the seafood mixture.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly without compacting.
  5. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter until evenly coated and sprinkle over the seafood filling.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling bubbles at the edges.
  7. Allow to rest for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is make-ahead friendly and perfect for gatherings. Try adding your twist with flavors like Dijon mustard or smoked paprika.

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