Description
This hearty Crab and Shrimp Casserole blends succulent seafood with creamy textures and a crispy golden topping, creating a comforting main course perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender shrimp, lump crab meat, rice, and a medley of vegetables baked in a savory mushroom-mayonnaise sauce, it offers rich flavors highlighted by Old Bay seasoning and a delightful breadcrumb Parmesan crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Vegetables
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the casserole ingredients.
- Combine seafood and vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, gently mix the cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, cooked rice, chopped celery, onion, and green bell pepper until evenly distributed.
- Add the sauce and seasonings: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until all ingredients are well combined and coated.
- Transfer to baking dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the seafood mixture evenly inside.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and melted butter until the mixture is crumbly and evenly mixed.
- Top the casserole: Sprinkle the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture evenly over the seafood mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is thoroughly heated.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- For a different creamy flavor, substitute cream of celery or cream of shrimp soup instead of cream of mushroom.
- Add a spicy kick by mixing in dashes of hot sauce or finely chopped jalapeños into the casserole mix before baking.
- Ensure shrimp and crab meat are fully cooked and properly drained to avoid excess moisture.
- This casserole reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
