Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of the New England Seafood Casserole, a creamy and comforting dish packed with scallops, shrimp, and white fish in a savory sauce, topped with buttery crumbs. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Mix:
- 1/2 pound scallops
- 1/2 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 pound firm white fish (such as cod or haddock), cut into chunks
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup seafood stock or clam juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion, celery, and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the seafood stock, heavy cream, and milk until smooth and thickened, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine with seafood: Add the seafood and peas (if using), then gently stir to coat everything in the sauce. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with crumbs: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and combine with the crushed crackers. Sprinkle the buttery crumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the seafood is fully cooked and the top is golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- You can substitute lobster or crab for part of the seafood mix.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete New England-style meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
