Description
Hearty cheddar bay biscuit seafood casserole brings coastal comfort to dinner tables with classic seafood and cheesy biscuit layers. Delicious combinations of shrimp, crab, and creamy sauce create an unforgettable meal you will savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz langostino tails or lobster
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat, cooked
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup celery, chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced or paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp tarragon, dried
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsps butter
- 5 tbsps flour
- 1 tsp salt, more to taste
- 1 tsp pepper, more to taste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (11.36 oz)
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 pouch garlic herb seasoning from the biscuit mix box
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat oven to 425°F, creating an ideal environment for the seafood casserole’s transformation.
- Seafood Searing: Quickly sear shrimp and langostino in olive oil with salt and pepper until lightly golden, then set aside for later integration.
- Vegetable Foundation: In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery until onions become translucent, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Sauce Creation: Reduce heat, melt butter into vegetables, sprinkle flour to form a smooth roux. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking to develop a velvety sauce base. Introduce garlic, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika for a complex flavor profile.
- Sauce Development: Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes to concentrate flavors, then gently incorporate seared seafood, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Biscuit Topping: Blend biscuit mix, cheddar cheese, and milk into a rustic dough with minimal handling, creating a textured covering.
- Assembly: Pour seafood mixture into baking dish, spreading evenly. Layer biscuit dough across the surface, creating a rustic, inviting topping.
- Baking: Slide casserole into preheated oven, baking until biscuit topping turns a rich golden-brown and seafood mixture bubbles invitingly.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and lavish with herb butter sauce, elevating the dish’s visual and aromatic appeal to a culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Seafood Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp and langostino for maximum flavor and texture.
- Roux Mastery: Stir flour and butter consistently to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy sauce base.
- Biscuit Dough Technique: Minimize mixing to keep the biscuit topping tender and light, avoiding overworking the dough.
- Herb Butter Finish: Brush warm herb butter immediately after baking to enhance the biscuit’s golden crust and add an aromatic dimension.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg