Seafood N Shells Casserole

SHRIMP SCAMPI STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• For the pasta and filling: Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook the pasta shells until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a large skillet and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the red pepper flakes, garlic and onions and cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir and simmer until the shrimp is cooked through, about 1 minute. Set aside on a plate to cool completely.
• Add the cream cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, egg and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to a large bowl. Using a spatula, mix together until well combined. Fold in the shrimp and set aside while you make the sauce.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the sauce: Using the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sprinkle over the flour. Cook, whisking, until the roux turns golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the milk and cream, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened, a few minutes. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the parsley and set aside.
• To assemble: Add 1 cup of sauce to the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Using a spoon, fill each of the jumbo shells generously with the shrimp/cream cheese mixture. Lay 20 of the stuffed shells face down in the baking dish. Top with an additional 2 cups of sauce. Sprinkle over half of the shredded mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and hot, about 25 minutes.
• For the second casserole: Assemble a second 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the remaining ingredients as above, then cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.

SHRIMP AND CRABMEAT SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Heat the oven to 350 F. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they are tender.
• Use a small piece of the reserved butter to grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole , then combine in it the shrimp, lobster, and crabmeat. Add the cooked mushrooms on top.
• Add the remaining butter to a saucepan and place it over medium-low heat; stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. Continue cooking, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir over low heat until the sauce is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, chives, parsley, and wine.
• Gently pour the sauce into the seafood mixture and mix well. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
• Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• Turn on the broiler for a minute to achieve a brown and attractive top.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.

HERBED SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and carrot; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Add to cooked rice. Stir in parsley and dill. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add shrimp; simmer, uncovered, 30 seconds. Add scallops; simmer 2-3 minutes longer or just until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Place seafood in a large bowl; stir in crab., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in cream and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat. Stir in cream cheese, dill and seasonings until smooth. Stir into seafood mixture., Pour over rice mixture. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY SEAFOOD-STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute green pepper and onion in 1 teaspoon butter until tender; set aside., In a large bowl, combine crab, shrimp, egg, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, pepper and green pepper mixture., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and rinse pasta; stuff each shell with 1 rounded tablespoon of seafood mixture. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and coarsely ground pepper; gradually whisk in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese., Pour over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with remaining seafood seasoning. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

MARITIME (CANADA) SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, cook celery, and onions until tender (about 6 minutes).
• Using slotted spoon transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
• In same saucepan and water, poach scallops over low heat until firm and opaque (aobut 3 minutes).
• Add shrimp and cook about 4 minutes.
• Drain seafood, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking liquid. This liquid amount is based on the original serving size. Increase liquid accordingly.
• Place all seafood into large bowl.
• In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add flour and cook, stir for 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup of cooking liquid and cream, cook until thick. This liquid amount is based on the original serving size. Increase liquid accordingly.
• Stir in cheese until melted.
• Add seafood, season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer into 3.5 L casserole dish.
• Make topping by melting 2 tablespoons butter and stirring in the 1cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cups of bread crumbs. Keep in mind this topping is for original recipe.
• Spread topping over casserole.
• You can refrigerate the casserole at this point for up to 8 hours, or
• Bake uncovered in 325oF oven 35-45 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Let stand 5 minutes.

DEVILED SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients except bread crumbs and butter in large bowl until well blended.
• Spoon into 4 individual seafood shells or casserole dishes. Top with combined crumbs and butter.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

BAKED SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a well-buttered 9"x13" baking dish, layer seafood in the order listed; cover with cheese. Mix together the Ritz cracker crumbs, butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; spread over the cheese, covering top.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve the casserole with a wedge of lemon.

CREAMY SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place fish and shrimp in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Combine soup and milk; pour over seafood. Combine the cracker crumbs, cheese, paprika and butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp turn pink.