Best 2 Christmas Seafood Casserole Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Christmas Seafood Casserole recipes, specially curated to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones this festive season. Embark on a seafood extravaganza with our featured recipe, a creamy and flavorful casserole brimming with succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and flaky white fish, enveloped in a rich and savory sauce. Discover a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. Explore variations of this classic dish, including a decadent lobster casserole, a hearty crab and shrimp casserole, and a delightful salmon and spinach casserole, each offering a unique twist on the seafood casserole experience. Treat yourself and your family to a memorable Christmas feast with these exceptional seafood casseroles, guaranteed to be the star of your holiday table.

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CHRISTMAS SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

Christmas Seafood Casserole image

This is passed down to me from my aunt. Serve with tossed salad if desired.

Provided by Rose

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 ½ cups chopped celery
2 ½ cups milk
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons butter
4 ounces Cheddar cheese, sliced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ pound crabmeat
¼ pound lobster meat
¼ pound medium shrimp
¼ pound scallops

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet, and saute the onions and celery until tender.
Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat, and mix in the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter until well blended. Gradually blend the cheese into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, mix the onions and celery with the cheese sauce mixture. Toss in the crabmeat, lobster, shrimp, and scallops. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until the seafood is opaque and the surface is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

SEAFOOD CASSEROLE FOR CHRISTMAS EVE FROM THE FARMHOUSE

Seafood Casserole for Christmas Eve from the Farmhouse image

Getting the kids ready and out the door in time for the traditional Lutheran church's Christmas Eve Children's Worship Service is made MUCH easier with this recipe on hand. Get things ready ahead of time, make a loaf of garlicky French bread, and before the little whipper-snappers have time to realize what's happened, you've eaten a healthy AND festive supper, AND are STILL out-the-door in time for church to hear the story and sing the carols of the Birth of Our Savior! Those lovely ladies at Gooseberry Patch take the credit for coming up with this one.

Provided by Debber

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1 13x9 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove pressed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 cups milk
2 lbs frozen shrimp, thawed (cooked, tails off)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen imitation crabmeat, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced, drained
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
French bread, sliced, garlic-buttered

Steps:

Melt butter over medium-high heat; saute green pepper, onion, and celery until tender (5 minutes?); stir in mushrooms.
Sprinkle flour over veggies, stir and cook for ONE minute; add garlic and remaining Roux ingredients.
Whisk in the Sauce ingredients; cook for ONE minute, until thickened.
Preheat oven to 350; grease a 13x9 pan.
Combine remaining Main Thing ingredients in the cake pan, pour sauce over and toss lightly to coat.
Combine Topping ingredients in a small bowl, sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly.
At the last 15 minutes, pop in a loaf of sliced and garlicky-buttered French bread (wrapped in foil for optimum delicious-ness).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.2, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 301.4, Sodium 1591.5, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 40.9

Tips:

Use fresh seafood: Using fresh seafood will give your casserole the best flavor. If you can't find fresh seafood, you can use frozen seafood that has been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
Cook the seafood properly: Seafood should be cooked until it is opaque and flaky. Overcooked seafood will be tough and chewy.
Use a variety of seafood: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of seafood in your casserole. This will give you a more complex and flavorful dish.
Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole should be cooked until it is bubbly and hot throughout. Overcooking the casserole will make the seafood tough and the sauce will be thin and watery.
Serve the casserole immediately: Seafood casserole is best served immediately after it is cooked. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Christmas seafood casserole is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a seafood casserole that will impress your family and friends.