Lynn’s Shrimp Dish
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Lynn | 📂 Category: Entrees A rich and comforting baked seafood casserole featuring tender shrimp and crab meat tossed with crisp celery, onions, and green peppers in a creamy mayonnaise base. Topped with buttery, golden-brown toasted croutons, this classic dish is perfect for gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 30 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 packages | Shrimp | frozen, large size, thawed and drained |
| 3 packages | Crab Meat | frozen, thawed and drained |
| 2 | Green peppers | chopped fine |
| 1 medium | Onion | chopped fine |
| 2 cups | Celery | chopped |
| 1 tsp | Salt | |
| 1/4 tsp | Pepper | |
| 2 cups | Mayonnaise |
Topping
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Mix
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 3 packages frozen shrimp, 3 packages frozen crab meat, 2 finely chopped green peppers, 1 medium finely chopped onion, and 2 cups chopped celery.
- Season the mixture with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, then mix thoroughly with the 2 cups mayonnaise until evenly coated.
- Transfer the seafood mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
Step 2: Top and Bake
- In a separate bowl, toss the 1 1/2 to 2 cups croutons in the 2 tbsp melted butter until well coated.
- Scatter the buttered croutons evenly over the top of the shrimp dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbling around the edges, and the croutons are beautifully golden brown and toasted.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The seafood mixture can be assembled in the baking dish, covered, and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance. Add the buttered croutons just before baking to ensure they stay crisp.
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