Bayou Country Seafood Casserole

Name: Bayou Country Seafood Casserole
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1-1/2 cups cooked rice; 2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 4 slices day-old bread, cubed; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup chopped green onion tops; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash cayenne pepper; TOPPING:; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Seafood is a popular food in our area. Since crabs and shrimp are so plentiful in our bayous and rivers, they're used in a variety of recipes.

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
4 slices day-old bread, cubed
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup chopped green onion tops
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add soup and shrimp; cook and stir over medium heat 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the rice, crab, bread cubes, cream, onion tops and seasonings.
Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 329 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.

Originally published as Bayou Country Seafood Casserole in Country October/November 1992

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acooley1

Jan 28, 2014

I think we might be the only ones to try this that didn't really care too much for it. I can't quite put my finger on it, but this just didn't impress us. It looks like a lot of other folks have loved this recipe, so don't let my one "meh" review scare you away. It was edible...just didn't suit our tastes.
maryilyes

Apr 3, 2013

I made a few alterations and doubled the recipe, it was a hit! I omitted the bread cubes and added shredded cheddar towards the end of baking. I used imitation crab and shrimp, another time shrimp & scallops all was very good.
Margielou_wa

Feb 4, 2012

My family says this recipe is a keeper. I used all shrimp since that is our favorite sea food and it was delicious.
mommyliz

Feb 3, 2012

The family loved this. I used lobster, crab, and shrimp. Next time I will leave out the bread, it doesn't need it.
Hannah0418

Oct 10, 2011

Fabulous! i doubled recipe for thanksgiving dinner and took KarenML's suggestion, 2lbs shrimp and 1lb scallops and omitted crab. used ritz cracker topping. the dish received rave reviews from my family. my niece said it tastes like the Outer Banks Sampler at Red Lobster. Highly Recommend this one!
grammijudi

Jun 14, 2009

This is an awesome recipe! I absolutely loved it and so did everyone who ate some. I will definitely make this again and again!
KarenML

Feb 10, 2009

OMG this was sooooo good! I made this for my sister's birthday and I DOUBLED it, we love leftovers. I used two pounds of shrimp and a pound of bay scallops and no crab meat. I also cooked extra rice which I added after adding all the other ingredients.
MajorGSP

Jul 31, 2008

Excellent!On my second attempt, I added about one-half pound browned andouille sausage. It was even better if that's possible!
dhsmom2

Feb 8, 2008

YUM! copying and saving Thanks debhaase for your remarks on the ingredients....marking on my printed copy Gina
debhaase

Feb 5, 2008

use 1 pint of half and half instead of 3/4calso, use crushed ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs for topping