Description
Indulge in the flavors of the sea with this rich and creamy New England Seafood Casserole. A delightful blend of scallops, shrimp, and white fish in a savory sauce, topped with a golden breadcrumb crust. Perfect for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Mix:
- 1 lb sea scallops
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ lb haddock or cod (cut into chunks)
Sauce:
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft.
- Make Sauce: Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in white wine, milk, and cream. Simmer until thickened. Season with lemon juice, Old Bay, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in seafood mix and transfer to baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix melted butter with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize seafood choices based on preference.
- For extra richness, add butter pats before baking.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (New England)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
