Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 oz cream cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce or Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease a pie dish or small casserole.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium. Sauté onion and celery for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and broth until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheese and cream cheese (if using) until melted. Season with salt, pepper, hot sauce or Cajun seasoning, and parsley.
- Fold in shrimp and coat with sauce. Pour into the prepared dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a bowl and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use medium or large shrimp for best texture.
- Substitute other seafood like crab or scallops for variation.
- To prevent the crust from burning, cover loosely with foil if browning too fast.
- Use smoked or spicy cheese for extra flavor.
- Filling can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
