Crab and Shrimp Casserole

Here’s a rich, creamy, and comforting Crab and Shrimp Casserole recipe – perfect for a cozy dinner or a seafood lover’s treat!

🦀🍤 Crab and Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients (serves 6):

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled & deveined (cut large ones in half)

• 8 oz (225g) lump crab meat (picked over for shells)

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small red bell pepper, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups milk (or half-and-half for richer flavor)

• ½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream

• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + cayenne mix)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup cooked rice or buttered noodles (optional, for base)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs (mixed with 1 tbsp melted butter for topping)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the shrimp

   • In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Sauté shrimp just until pink (2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

2. Make the base

   • In the same skillet, add remaining butter, onion, bell pepper, celery, and mushrooms. Cook until softened.

   • Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

   • Sprinkle flour over veggies, stir well, and cook 1 minute.

   • Slowly whisk in milk until creamy sauce forms.

3. Combine seafood & sauce

   • Stir in mayonnaise (or sour cream), seasonings, half of the cheddar, and half of the Parmesan.

   • Fold in crab meat and shrimp gently.

4. Assemble casserole

   • If using rice or noodles, spread them in a greased 9×13 casserole dish.

   • Pour the seafood mixture over.

   • Top with remaining cheddar, Parmesan, and buttered breadcrumbs.

5. Bake

   • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

6. Serve

   • Garnish with parsley. Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.