Best 2 Christmas Seafood Casserole Recipes

Christmas is a time for celebration and feasting. Families and friends come together to share in the joy of the season. Food is often at the center of these celebrations, and a seafood casserole is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any Christmas gathering. There are many different seafood casserole recipes available, so you are sure to find one that everyone will enjoy. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy casserole or a light and flaky one, there is a seafood casserole recipe out there for you. So gather your family and friends, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

Christmas Seafood Casserole image

This is passed down to me from my aunt. Serve with tossed salad if desired.

Provided by Rose

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 ½ cups chopped celery
2 ½ cups milk
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons butter
4 ounces Cheddar cheese, sliced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ pound crabmeat
¼ pound lobster meat
¼ pound medium shrimp
¼ pound scallops

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet, and saute the onions and celery until tender.
Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat, and mix in the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter until well blended. Gradually blend the cheese into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, mix the onions and celery with the cheese sauce mixture. Toss in the crabmeat, lobster, shrimp, and scallops. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until the seafood is opaque and the surface is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

SEAFOOD CASSEROLE FOR CHRISTMAS EVE FROM THE FARMHOUSE

Seafood Casserole for Christmas Eve from the Farmhouse image

Getting the kids ready and out the door in time for the traditional Lutheran church's Christmas Eve Children's Worship Service is made MUCH easier with this recipe on hand. Get things ready ahead of time, make a loaf of garlicky French bread, and before the little whipper-snappers have time to realize what's happened, you've eaten a healthy AND festive supper, AND are STILL out-the-door in time for church to hear the story and sing the carols of the Birth of Our Savior! Those lovely ladies at Gooseberry Patch take the credit for coming up with this one.

Provided by Debber

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1 13x9 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove pressed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
2 cups milk
2 lbs frozen shrimp, thawed (cooked, tails off)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen imitation crabmeat, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced, drained
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
French bread, sliced, garlic-buttered

Steps:

Melt butter over medium-high heat; saute green pepper, onion, and celery until tender (5 minutes?); stir in mushrooms.
Sprinkle flour over veggies, stir and cook for ONE minute; add garlic and remaining Roux ingredients.
Whisk in the Sauce ingredients; cook for ONE minute, until thickened.
Preheat oven to 350; grease a 13x9 pan.
Combine remaining Main Thing ingredients in the cake pan, pour sauce over and toss lightly to coat.
Combine Topping ingredients in a small bowl, sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly.
At the last 15 minutes, pop in a loaf of sliced and garlicky-buttered French bread (wrapped in foil for optimum delicious-ness).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.2, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 301.4, Sodium 1591.5, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 40.9

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality seafood. This will ensure that your casserole is as delicious as possible.
Don't overcook the seafood. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy, so be careful not to cook it for too long.
Use a variety of seafood. This will give your casserole a more interesting flavor and texture.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a seafood casserole, so feel free to use your creativity and come up with your own unique recipe.
Serve your seafood casserole with a side of rice or pasta. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Seafood casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're having a casual weeknight dinner or a special holiday gathering, seafood casserole is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to try, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!