Description
Cheesy Shrimp & Crab Bake is a creamy, indulgent seafood casserole packed with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and a blend of melty cheeses. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer, it’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped if large
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: hot sauce, to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs or extra cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce until smooth.
- Fold in shrimp, crab meat, green onions, cheddar, and mozzarella until well combined.
- Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with breadcrumbs or extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Cool slightly, then serve with bread, crackers, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- Use canned crab meat if fresh isn’t available—just drain and check for shells.
- Sauté raw shrimp briefly before mixing if not pre-cooked.
- Mix in chopped spinach, artichokes, or jalapeños for added flavor and texture.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Make ahead and refrigerate unbaked mixture up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
