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Shrimp & Crab Casserole

12 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Dec. 30, 2023
This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. —Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
  2. Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
    To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 376 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 195mg cholesterol, 1127mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.