Description
A creamy and cheesy shrimp casserole that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with butter.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add Old Bay seasoning.
- Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook until they turn opaque, about 30 seconds. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper to the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
- Mix in shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the shrimp mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- Melt butter and mix with panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake uncovered for 13-15 minutes, or until the center reaches 145°F. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the crumbs, if desired.
- Let the casserole rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp casserole, seafood casserole, easy dinner, family recipe, baked shrimp