Description
Crab and Shrimp Casserole is a creamy, savory seafood bake featuring tender shrimp, sweet lump crab meat, and a cheesy topping. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this dish combines rich flavors with comforting textures.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed buttery crackers
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the shrimp and crab meat, being careful not to break up the crab too much.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, followed by breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can assemble the casserole ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Use fresh, frozen, or canned seafood depending on availability.
- Cover with foil if the topping starts browning too quickly.
- Pairs well with salad, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free soup and breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
