Creamy Seafood Casserole

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"Rich and flavorful with shrimp and scallops. Served with rice. This dish will wow your guests when you entertain. From Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1⁄2 cups dry white wine
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley sprig
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb bay scallop
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 (7 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• steamed rice

directions

1. In a large pot, place wine, onion, parsley, 1 tbsp of the butter, and the salt.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Add seafood and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.
4. Drain shrimp, and reserve 2/3 cup of broth.
5. Place remaining butter in pan and add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring.
6. Add half and half gradually, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
7. Add Swiss and stir until cheese melts.
8. Add lemon juice and lemon-pepper seasoning to reserved broth and stir into sauce gradually.
9. Add shrimp and mushrooms to pan.
10. Place mixture into a large buttered casserole dish.
11. Cover with foil or a lid and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
12. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter, Parmesan and almonds.
13. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the casserole and bake 10 minutes more.
14. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.
15. Serve with steamed rice.

Reviews

[highcotton]

Although SueL is a superb cook and SL is my favorite magazine, this one just did not work well for me. A lot of work and a lot of $$ for a very so-so dish.

 

[trick]

I made this casserole and it was excellent...except that I think the shrimp were a little too done, next time I will cook a little less...I found it tasted like Coquille St. Jacques..my dh asked that I keep it in my "exceptional meals" folder to make again...thanks it was delicious!

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

Sue, this is the most delicious seafood meal that i have made in a long time! I did add 1 Tbsp fresh chopped garlic when I sauteed the seafood, and used fresh mushrooms instead of canned, and fresh Italian flat leaf parsley from my garden, I did not have any almonds, so I omitted them. I had a bag of frozen shrimp/scallop mix in my freezer, and I was searching for the perfect recipe to use them up, I am so glad that I came across this one, it is absolutely fantastic...just the perfect blend of flavors. I can't wait to make this again, just delicious! Sue, thanks so much for posting ...Kittencal:)

 

[Paja9203]

My goodness, this was delicious! I used fresh mushrooms that I sauteed and I omitted the lemon pepper (whenever I've looked for it, it contains MSG, and I can't eat anything with MSG). Other than that, I made it as stated and it was wonderful. Just the right amount of cheesy flavour without overpowering the seafood. Thank you, Sue L, I will definitely make this again!

 

[Carly]

This made a wonderful dinner, even thought I had made a mistake or two. I will be trying it again, and will leave a new review. Thank you for the great recipe.