Elegant Pescatarian Seafood Casserole Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and flavorful seafood casserole featuring shrimp, crabmeat, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner. This pescatarian-friendly dish is easy to prepare and ideal for those seeking a comforting yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

• 50G Picard Chopped Flat Parsley
• 395G Heinz Mayonnaise 395g
• 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
• 2.27L / 4 Pints British Whole Milk 2.27L / 4 Pints
• 1 stick Organic Celery Stick
• 5 Kg Daawat Original Basmati Rice 5kg
• 200G Picard - Breaded Shrimp
• 120G Seafood & Eat It Handpicked Dressed Crab
• - Mill & Mortar Finishing Salt Flakes Gift Set
• - Schwartz Paprika
• 125G Valencia Fried Almonds With Salt, 125G

Instructions

1. 1. Cook 1 1/3 cups of uncooked white long grain rice according to package instructions until dry and fluffy. Set aside.
2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, blend 2 cans of cream of shrimp soup with 1/2 cup of mayonnaise until smooth.
3. 3. Stir in 1 finely chopped onion, 3/4 cup of milk, and season generously with salt and paprika to taste.
4. 4. Add 3 cups of cooked shrimp, 1 cup of lump crabmeat, 1 1/3 cups of chopped celery, and 1 cup of sliced water chestnuts to the mixture. Mix well to combine.
5. 5. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed. If the mixture seems too dry, add a few tablespoons of milk to achieve a moist consistency.
6. 6. Transfer the mixture into a large, shallow buttered casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
7. 7. Sprinkle the top with 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley, a light dusting of paprika, and 1/2 cup of sliced almonds for a crunchy topping.
8. 8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden.
9. 9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your elegant seafood casserole!