Description
This New England Seafood Casserole is a rich and creamy baked dish featuring a medley of scallops, shrimp, and white fish in a flavorful sauce, topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. Perfect for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Mixture:
- 200g (7 oz) sea scallops
- 200g (7 oz) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200g (7 oz) haddock or cod fillet, cut into chunks
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté onion and garlic. Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk and cream. Season with Dijon mustard, Old Bay, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine seafood and sauce: Add scallops, shrimp, and fish to the sauce, then transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
- Add topping and bake: Mix remaining butter with breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the seafood. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute haddock with any firm white fish.
- For extra richness, add a splash of dry white wine to the sauce before baking.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (New England)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
