Easy Seafood Casserole Recipe: Comfort in Every Bite
This Easy Seafood Casserole Recipe combines tender seafood in a rich, creamy sauce for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- - Skillet
- casserole dish
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Seafood
- 1 pound Flounder Fillets Can substitute with cod, haddock, or sole.
- 1 pound Shrimp (medium or large) Peeled and deveined.
- 1 pound Scallops (dry sea) Avoid wet scallops.
- 1 cup Crabmeat (lump) Use jumbo lump for upscale or backfin for budget-friendly.
For the Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Essential for a rich, creamy sauce.
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Enhances overall flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Feel free to swap for other mustards.
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Adjust quantity to suit your taste.
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons Butter Ideal for sautéing seafood.
- 2 tablespoons Flour (for thickening) Essential for the sauce.
Instructions
How to Make Easy Seafood Casserole
- Start by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the shrimp and scallops for about 1 minute until slightly browned. Remove from heat and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix in the flour-coated butter and simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lay the flounder fillets in a casserole dish, sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, and bake for 10 minutes until just cooked through.
- Gently pour the prepared seafood mixture atop the flounder. Sprinkle a little more seasoning if desired and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
- Once out of the oven, let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to thicken up a bit. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and flavor!
Notes
For best flavor, enjoy the Easy Seafood Casserole while it's fresh and warm.