Indulge in the flavors of succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, and a delicious buttery breadcrumb topping with this mouthwatering creamy shrimp casserole recipe. Made with a combination of fresh shrimp, a rich and creamy sauce, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make dish that is both satisfying and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter
- 1/2 cup (62g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (473ml) milk
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (100g) breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour to the melted butter and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, or until it thickens.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the shrimp mixture to a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
