Description
Seafood delight casserole brings together succulent ocean treasures in a comforting Mediterranean-style dish. Creamy textures and rich flavors will satisfy your craving for a memorable coastal culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 extra-large shrimp
- 6 large scallops
- 4 oz (113 g) flounder fillets, divided into two parts
- 4 oz (113 g) lump crabmeat
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter, divided
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (180 ml) chicken stock
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- ½ tsp chopped Italian parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Seafood Preparation: Sear shrimp and scallops in butter until golden, then deglaze the skillet with white wine. Whisk in heavy cream, chicken broth, dijon mustard, and seasonings to create a silky, robust sauce.
- Sauce Development: Remove seafood and transform pan drippings by incorporating flour-infused butter, simmering until the mixture thickens into a velvety consistency. Gently fold in crabmeat and previously seared seafood, ensuring complete sauce coverage.
- Fish Foundation: Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer flounder fillets in a casserole dish, seasoning with Old Bay and adding a minimal water splash. Partially bake to release moisture and prepare the base.
- Layering and Baking: Pour the creamy seafood mixture over the flounder, creating an elegant, multi-dimensional surface. Dust with additional Old Bay seasoning for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Final Cooking: Bake until the casserole develops a golden, effervescent crust and reaches a bubbling, harmonious state. Allow a brief resting period to meld flavors before serving this exquisite seafood symphony.
Notes
- Seafood Selection Matters: Choose fresh, high-quality seafood like wild-caught shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat for the most vibrant and authentic flavor profile.
- Pan Searing Technique: Ensure a dry seafood surface and extremely hot skillet to achieve that perfect golden-brown caramelization without overcooking.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Whisk continuously when adding flour to prevent lumps and create a smooth, velvety sauce that beautifully coats the seafood.
- Temperature Precision: Use an instant-read thermometer to check seafood internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 145°F without becoming rubbery or dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg