Description
Creamy Louisiana shrimp casserole brings coastal comfort straight to dinner tables with rich, cheesy goodness. Southern charm meets seafood magic in this irresistible one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs large shrimp (21–24 count, peeled and deveined)
Cheeses:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces (113 grams) shredded medium cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F, positioning rack in the center for even cooking.
- Generously coat a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Fill a large pot with water, adding salt and Old Bay Seasoning for flavor enhancement.
- Quickly poach shrimp in boiling water for approximately 30 seconds until they turn opaque and fully cooked.
- Carefully strain shrimp and transfer to a spacious mixing bowl, allowing brief cooling time.
- Gently pat shrimp dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper, thoroughly coating shrimp with seasoning.
- Fold in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Smoothly spread seasoned shrimp mixture into prepared baking dish, creating an uniform layer.
- Melt butter in a separate bowl and thoroughly combine with panko breadcrumbs until completely moistened.
- Evenly distribute seasoned breadcrumbs across the shrimp surface for consistent crunch.
- Bake uncovered for 13-15 minutes, verifying internal temperature reaches 145°F using an instant-read thermometer.
- Activate broiler for 1-2 minutes to achieve golden-brown breadcrumb topping.
- Allow casserole to rest for 15 minutes, enabling flavors to settle and making it ideal for serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning levels by tasting the shrimp mixture before baking to ensure perfect flavor balance.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before mixing to prevent watery casserole texture and enhance cheese melting.
- Use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs for a celiac-friendly version of this comforting seafood dish.
- Swap out mozzarella for dairy-free cheese alternatives to accommodate lactose-intolerant dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 849 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 182 mg