Herbed Seafood Casserole Recipe

Name: Herbed Seafood Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pound bay scallops; 1 can (16 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 5 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound bay scallops
1 can (16 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. 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.
2
Add to cooked rice. Stir in parsley and dill. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Herbed Seafood Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Herbed Seafood Casserole

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