Description
The Best Shrimp Casserole is the ultimate creamy seafood bake that comforts weeknights and shines at gatherings. Tender shrimp, fluffy rice, and a blanket of melty cheddar and mozzarella come together with sour cream and cream of mushroom soup for a rich, velvety bite. Easy to prepare, it feeds a crowd and adapts with peas or mushrooms. A family-favorite that delivers cozy, restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for potlucks and Sunday dinners. Leftovers reheat beautifully. Make-ahead option frees up busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the diced onion until softened.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until just pink, then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in half the cheddar and half the mozzarella.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and onions until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup if needed.
- For variety, stir in peas, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- To lighter version, substitute sour cream with light sour cream and reduced-fat cheese.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
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