Description
Seafood Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish loaded with shrimp, fish, and vegetables. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb white fish (cod, haddock), cut into chunks
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs
Optional garnish: parsley, lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and broccoli and cook 3–4 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to form a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until thickened. Season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Fold in shrimp and fish chunks gently into the sauce.
5. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish, top with shredded cheddar and breadcrumbs.
6. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
– Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
– Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
– Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes.
– Substitute seafood or vegetables as desired for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg