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savory crab and shrimp au gratin

(5 ratings)
1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

This is a casserole I make when my dads coming over. He and I are the seafood eaters in my family. He loves when I make this tasty casserole. Creamy, seafood goodness...so easy to put together too! Enjoy! My photos

(5 ratings)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For savory crab and shrimp au gratin

  • 1/2 lb
    macaroni, cooked
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lb
    cooked, shrimp - tails removed & cut in half
  • 1 can
    or fresh ( 1 cup ) lump crab meat
  • 1 - 10 oz
    cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 c
    shredded, cheddar cheese, i used sharp
  • small can
    sliced mushrooms, drained or can use 1/2 pound fresh and saute
  • 1 c
    cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    creole seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • TOPPING
  • 1 c
    seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter

How To Make savory crab and shrimp au gratin

  • 1
    Cook your macaroni as directed by instructions on the box. Drain and mix with 3 tablespoons of butter.
  • 2
    In another bowl add soup, cheese, cream and mushrooms, stir to blend.
  • 3
    Add the shrimp, and crab meat. Mix gently to keep from busting up the crab.
  • 4
    Now the seasonings
  • 5
    Now, blend the mixture with the macaroni.
  • 6
    Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. ( I used a 10 inch deep dish pie plate ) fits perfectly. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  • 7
    Melt your butter and mix with the crumbs. Spread evenly atop the pasta mixture. I sprinkled the top with a few shakes of paprika.
  • 8
    Bake for 30 minutes or till golden and bubbly. This casserole is great, served with a Caesar salad.
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