Shrimp and Crab Casserole

This hearty and flavorful casserole combines tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and seasoned rice, all baked together in a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce. Topped with crunchy almonds and buttery crackers, it offers a delightful contrast of textures and is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water

• 1 cup uncooked white rice

• 1 pound crab meat

• 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen shrimp, thawed

• 2 cups mayonnaise

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 2 cups milk

• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

• ½ cup sliced almonds

• 10 buttery round crackers, crushed

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 3-quart casserole dish.

2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Combine crab meat, shrimp, cooked rice, mayonnaise, chopped onion, milk, hot pepper sauce, and sliced almonds in the prepared casserole dish. Mix well.

4. Cover the top of the casserole with the crushed buttery crackers.

5. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 960 kcal

• Total Fat: 68g

• Saturated Fat: 11g

• Cholesterol: 249mg

• Sodium: 915mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 41g

• Dietary Fiber: 2g

• Sugars: 6g

• Protein: 44g

• Vitamin C: 8mg

• Calcium: 234mg

• Iron: 5mg

• Potassium: 726mg