Shrimp Casserole 

A quick, creamy‑cheesy shrimp casserole that comes together in about 20 minutes of active prep (35 minutes total). It's rich, golden, crispy on top, and packs classic seafood flavor with Old Bay seasoning perfect as an easy weeknight main or as a crowd‑pleasing appetizer plate. 

Ingredients

• 2 lb large shrimp (21–24 count), peeled & deveined

• 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning (plus 1 Tbsp salt for cooking water)

• ⅔ cup mayonnaise

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• 1 Tbsp butter (plus extra to grease dish)

• ½ cup panko bread crumbs

• 4 oz shredded mozzarella

• 4 oz shredded medium cheddar 

Directions

1. Preheat & prep

   • Heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Grease a 2½‑quart casserole dish with butter. 

2. Cook shrimp

   • In a large pot, bring water to a boil with 1 Tbsp Old Bay and 1 Tbsp salt. Boil shrimp until they turn pink and opaque (~30 sec). Drain immediately into a bowl. 

3. Mix filling

   • Add mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper to the shrimp; stir to coat evenly. Fold in both cheeses. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

4. Make topping

   • Melt butter, mix in panko until evenly coated. Sprinkle over the shrimp mixture. 

5. Bake & finish

   • Bake uncovered for 13–15 minutes, until the middle reaches 145 °F (if using a meat thermometer).

   • Optional: broil 1–2 minutes until breadcrumbs turn golden-brown.

   • Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

6. Tip

   • If excess liquid appears after baking, blot gently with a paper towel. 

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 320 kcal

• Fat: 24 g (sat 8 g, unsat 14 g, trans 1 g)

• Cholesterol: 120 mg

• Sodium: 680 mg

• Carbohydrates: 8 g (fiber 1 g, sugar 2 g)

• Protein: 25 g