Crawfish Casserole Or Shrimp Casserole
A flavorful seafood casserole featuring tender crawfish or shrimp, fragrant vegetables, creamy soups, and a crispy bread crumb topping, perfect for comforting gatherings and seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onions ⓘ
- 1 cup green peppers, chopped ⓘ
- 1 cup celery, chopped ⓘ
- 1 stick butter ⓘ
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped ⓘ
- 1 small jar pimentos and juice
- 1 can Cheddar cheese soup ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup ⓘ
- 4 cups peeled crawfish or shrimp ⓘ
- 2 cups rice
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs ⓘ
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley ⓘ
- hot sauce to taste ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook onions, green peppers, and celery in butter until tender.
- Add Cheddar cheese soup, cream of mushroom soup, chopped garlic, chopped parsley, chopped green onions, pimentos with juice, and crawfish or shrimp; heat thoroughly until seafood is cooked.
- Add salt and hot sauce to taste.
- Stir in cooked rice and bread crumbs.
- Bake or serve immediately.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine while cooking the vegetables. If you can't find crawfish, shrimp works beautifully as a substitute. To lighten the dish, use brown rice instead of white rice and low-fat soups. For extra crunch, top with crushed crackers before baking.
Serving Suggestions
This casserole pairs wonderfully with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. For a comforting touch, serve with homemade garlic bread. You can also enjoy it alongside simple sides like corn on the cob or creamy coleslaw. For a twist, try serving it with the Shrimp Croquettes.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, place in an oven-safe dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) until heated through, about 20 minutes. Alternatively, microwave in short bursts, stirring in between, until warm.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Crawfish Casserole Or Shrimp Casserole contains roughly 1249 calories, with 32g protein, 209g carbohydrates, and 32g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (127% of the Daily Value), protein (65% of the Daily Value), and iron (60% of the Daily Value), and a good source of calcium and potassium. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 2865mg per serving (125% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen seafood for this recipe?
Yes, frozen crawfish or shrimp can be used, but be sure to thaw them completely before adding to the casserole. This ensures even cooking and better texture.
How can I make this casserole spicier?
To add more heat, increase the amount of hot sauce or add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. You can also experiment with spices like Old Bay seasoning for an extra kick.
Is this dish suitable for meal prep?
Absolutely! This casserole keeps well and is great for meal prepping. Just portion out servings into containers, and it makes for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).