Description
A warm, savory shrimp casserole topped with melted cheeses and crispy breadcrumbs, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp (21–24 count), peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (for cooking water)
- 1 tablespoon salt (for cooking water)
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus more to grease the pan
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces shredded medium cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish with butter.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add salt and Old Bay seasoning.
- Add shrimp to the boiling water and cook until opaque, about 30 seconds. Do not overcook. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, garlic powder, and ground black pepper to the bowl with shrimp. Stir gently to coat.
- Fold in shredded mozzarella and cheddar until well distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
- In a small skillet, melt butter and stir in the panko breadcrumbs until moistened and slightly toasted.
- Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the shrimp.
- Bake uncovered for 13–15 minutes, until hot and center reaches 145°F (63°C).
- If desired, broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden crust.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best shrimp to use: Large wild-caught or properly thawed shrimp. Avoid overcooking, and let the casserole rest for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg