Description
A creamy, cheesy, flavor-packed shrimp casserole that blends gourmet appeal with weeknight simplicity—ready in under an hour and perfect for impressing family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella
- 4 oz shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Optional: juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Optional: 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil with 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp Old Bay; cook shrimp for 30 seconds until opaque, then transfer to a bowl and drain excess liquid.
- Mix shrimp with mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper; let sit 5 minutes.
- Add mozzarella and cheddar, gently folding to combine; spread mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
- Combine melted butter with panko breadcrumbs; add lemon zest and red pepper flakes if desired, then sprinkle evenly over shrimp mixture.
- Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until center reaches 145°F; broil 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
- Let casserole rest 15 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley and lemon if desired.
Notes
Par-cook shrimp for exactly 30 seconds to avoid rubbery texture, drain well to prevent watery casserole, and always allow the dish to rest 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 315mg
Keywords: shrimp casserole, seafood bake, easy shrimp recipe, weeknight casserole