Easy Stuffed Shrimp Casserole

This Easy Stuffed Shrimp Casserole can be made in about a half hour.

Made with shrimp, crabmeat, and a cracker crumb stuffing, this simple oven baked recipe is savory, succulent, and satisfying .

What is oven baked stuffed shrimp casserole?

Oven baked stuffed shrimp casserole is made with shrimp that has been butterflied and stuffed or layered with stuffing and then baked as a casserole in the oven.

I like that this a casserole that is different from the usual chicken or tuna casserole.

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Canned crab meat is used in this recipe. You can find crab meat in a can here.

Why we love baked stuffed shrimp.

This is an easy to make recipe that is full of flavor. As a casserole, this dish is warm and comforting.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The homemade cracker stuffing is the perfect complement to the succulent shrimp.
• It takes just 10 minutes to prepare this recipe before baking.
• Crabmeat adds additional flavor that takes this casserole up a notch.
• This recipe can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until you are ready to bake it.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding some cooked bacon or using your favorite seasonings.
• Leftovers taste great the next day.

Ingredients needed to make this easy stuffed shrimp casserole.

• Shrimp. Use precooked shrimp. Large shrimp can be used for a layered casserole while jumbo shrimp can be used if you want the shrimp to be butterflied and stuffed instead. Your shrimp should be thawed if it has been frozen.
• Olive Oil Used to toss the shrimp in.
• Seasonings. Such as Old Bay, salt and pepper.
• Crab Meat. Basic crab meat in a can. crab meat
• Garlic. Your garlic should be minced.
• Lemon Juice. Freshly squeezed is preferred for flavor.
• Cracker Crumbs. You can use the cracker crumbs of your choice.
• Butter. Your butter should be melted.
• Parsley. Use dried parsley instead of fresh.

Tips for making the best shrimp casserole.

Using already cooked shrimp makes this recipe even easier as you can easily find this in the freezer department at your local grocery store. Large or jumbo sized shrimp can be used.

More helpful tips for you.

1. If your shrimp has not been deveined, you should devein it.
2. Large or jumbo shrimp can be used in this recipe. Large shrimp can be used to make simple layered casserole (does not have to be butterflied). Jumbo shrimp can be butterflied and then stuffed with the stuffing.
3. Not a fan of crab meat? You can omit it if desired.
4. What kind of crackers work best? I like something with structure and flavor such as Ritz crackers.
5. The easiest way to make crumbs from the crackers is to pulse them in a food processor or place them into a zip top bag and run a rolling pin over the bag.
6. For added flavor, you can sprinkle cheese on top of your casserole or add some red pepper flakes.

How to make Easy Stuffed Shrimp Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Bake Time: 14 minutes .
Servings: 8 .

1. Shrimp. Large (or medium sized) shrimp should be deveined. Jumbo shrimp should be deveined and butterflied so that it can be stuffed. Lastly, use pre-cooked shrimp or cook it yourself.
2. Prep. Preheat your oven to 425. Also, prep a large casserole dish for nonstick.
3. Toss. In a large bowl, toss together your shrimp with the olive oil and seasonings.
4. Base Layer. Arrange the tossed shrimp on the bottom of your casserole dish. If you have butterflied your shrimp, have the openings on top.
5. Stuffing. To make the stuffing, combine together the crab meat, minced garlic, lemon juice, cracker crumbs, melted butter, and parsley in a mixing bowl.
6. Layer. Evenly spread the stuffing layer over the shrimp layer. For the butterflied shrimp, you can use a teaspoon to first stuff the shrimp with the stuffing and then use the remaining stuffing as a layer on top.
7. Bake. Bake your casserole for 12-14 minutes or until the top layer is browned.
8. Set. Let the casserole sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes before serving.

Expert Tip👉 This recipe was made in a large casserole dish. You can cut the recipe as needed to make a smaller casserole.

How to store shrimp casserole.

Once your casserole has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, shrimp casserole should keep for up to a few days when refrigerated.

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Easy Stuffed Shrimp Casserole, an easy and tasty meal recipe made in about 30 minutes with crabmeat and bread crumbs.

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