Description
This Easy Shrimp Casserole is a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor and satisfying shrimp, it’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
2 pounds large shrimp (21–24 count)
peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon salt for cooking water
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
plus more to grease the pan
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces shredded medium cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Fold the cooked shrimp into the mayonnaise mixture, ensuring all shrimp are coated.
- Transfer the shrimp mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture over the shrimp casserole.
- Dot the top with additional butter and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or some cooked vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: Easy Shrimp Casserole, Quick Shrimp Recipe, Delicious Shrimp Meal, Shrimp Dinner, Casserole Recipe