Description
Coastal comfort meets culinary magic in this classic Seafood Casserole, blending tender shrimp, flaky fish, and creamy sauce. Rich flavors and simple ingredients create a hearty meal perfect for family dinners that welcome you to savor ocean-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) scallops
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) lump crab meat
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the seafood casserole.
- Gently blend the ocean’s treasures – shrimp, scallops, and crab meat – with the soft, cooked rice in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Craft a velvety sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Fold the creamy sauce into the seafood and rice mixture, ensuring every morsel is generously coated.
- Sprinkle a lavish layer of shredded cheese throughout the mixture, creating pockets of melty goodness.
- Transfer the luxurious blend into a thoroughly greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- For an extra crispy topping, combine breadcrumbs with melted butter and delicately scatter across the surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbling finish that signals culinary perfection.
Notes
- Toast breadcrumbs beforehand for extra crunch and nutty flavor in the casserole topping.
- Substitute regular rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly version that maintains delicious texture.
- Choose fresh seafood from reliable sources to guarantee the best flavor and prevent potential food safety issues.
- Consider using lighter mayonnaise and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce overall calorie content while keeping the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 924
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1032 mg
- Fat: 59 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 48 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 70 g
- Cholesterol: 385 mg