Throwback Thursday: Cajun Crab & Shrimp Casserole

Since I have returned to the U.S. I have been craving hearty, spicy meals. I immediately had to get Mexican food when I got to New York City and have been craving it constantly. Unfortunately the fact that I have gained over 5 pounds during my three weeks abroad means that I need to get going on a health kick for summer. Today I ran while watching the Food Network and drooling over comfort food. I feel like I am kind of doing the same thing here by posting a delicious hearty casserole recipe for you to drool over as well.

This seafood casserole has it all- spice, zest and creaminess- all packed into a one-dish meal. I love casseroles because they are so easy to make and include everything for your meal all in one.  Enjoy!

Cajun Crab & Shrimp Casserole

This seafood casserole has it all- spice, zest and creaminess- all packed into a one-dish meal.

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Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Cajun, Coastal

Servings 6

Calories 323 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound chunk crabmeat
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small red onion chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 3 roma tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of shrimp soup (cream of celery can be used as a substitute)
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• quartered lemon slices for garnish
• fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers and sauté until tender (5-7 minutes).
• Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute.
• Add lemon juice and salt and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp and sauté until shrimp turn pink (about 1-2 minutes per side).
• Stir in soup, wine, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper.
• Add rice, tomatoes, and crab and mix until blended.
• Pour into a lightly greased 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350F until casserole is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned (15-20 minutes)
• Garnish with lemons and parsley and serve.

Keyword cajun, casserole, crab, seafood, shrimp

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