Best Baked Seafood Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
309 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Baked Seafood Casserole
Description
This casserole incorporates medium shrimp briefly cooked until just pink, then combined with canned tuna and crab meat. The protein mix is folded into cooked long grain and wild rice blended with sautéed chopped celery, onion, and bell pepper. A creamy binder of cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and salt holds the mixture together.
After spreading the mixture in a casserole dish, it is topped with bread crumbs mixed with melted butter and baked at 350°F until the top is golden and the casserole is hot and bubbling. The dish provides a combination of tender seafood and vegetables contrasted by the crisp breadcrumb topping.
This casserole suits a comforting meal, often served warm as a main course. The vegetables add mild sweetness and texture while the rice mixture ensures the dish is filling. The sauce adds moisture and a savory, slightly tangy flavor.
Leftover casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheated in the microwave or oven. Using lower-fat mayonnaise and cream of mushroom soup varieties is possible to reduce fat content without drastically changing flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces long grain rice prepared according to package directions (recommended: Ben's brand, mix
- 6 ounces wild rice prepared according to package directions (recommended: Ben's brand, mix
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound Shrimp medium
- 6 ounces tuna well drained, canned; packed in oil
- 6 ounces crab meat well drained, canned
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. Set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Add the celery, onion, and bell pepper and cook until tender.
- Drain the rice mix and add it to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir together until blended.
- Bring 4-5 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the shrimp briefly just until they turn pink (approximately 2 minutes). Drain the shrimp.
- In a large bowl combine the well-drained shrimp, crab meat, and tuna.
- To the bowl, add the cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Stir together to mix.
- Add the rice and vegetable mixture to the seafood and mix well.
- Turn the mixture out into a well-greased 9x13 casserole dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the top with bread crumbs.
- Pour melted butter over the bread crumbs.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat small portions in the microwave or larger amounts in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
- Lower-fat versions of mayonnaise and cream of mushroom soup can be used to reduce calories while maintaining flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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