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New England Seafood Casserole

New England Seafood Casserole: Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

Experience cozy comfort with New England Seafood Casserole, featuring shrimp, scallops, and fish in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: New England
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined, and patted dry
  • 1 lb sea scallops remove tough side muscle
  • 1 lb fresh cod or haddock fillet substitutable with firm white fish like tilapia
  • 8 oz lump crabmeat fresh is best
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter essential for the roux
  • 2 medium shallots adds a mild flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic adjust according to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry or substitute with white wine and apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream use full-fat for texture
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated is best
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning classic seafood flavor
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest adds brightness
For the Topping
  • 2 sleeves Ritz Crackers for crunchy topping
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika for color

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Heavy skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, scallops, and fish, then arrange in a baking dish.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet, add shallots, and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and flour to make the roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in dry sherry, then heavy cream and Old Bay seasoning, letting it simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  5. Gently fold the seafood into the sauce and pour into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter, parsley, and smoked paprika, then sprinkle on top of the casserole.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the seafood is opaque and the topping is golden.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For freezing, cover tightly; lasts up to 2 months.

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