Description
A comforting and impressive American shrimp casserole with a buttery crumb topping, seasoned with Old Bay and cheese. This quick recipe uses Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative to mayo, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Large shrimp (peeled), thawed (1 pound)
Old Bay Seasoning (1 tbsp)
Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
Garlic powder (1 tsp) Use 2 cloves fresh garlic instead
Black pepper (1/4 tsp, freshly ground)
Butter or margarine (2 tbsp)
Panko crumbs, regular crumbs, or crushed crackers (1 cup)
Mixed shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups)
Instructions
Bring 4 qt water to a rolling boil, add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
Blanch shrimp 2-3 minutes until opaque
Pat dry with paper towels
Combine Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl
Add 1/4 cup reserved Old Bay seasoning to remaining mix
Gently fold in drained shrimp and 1 1/2 cups cheese
Transfer mixture to greased 8×8-inch dish
Melt 2 tbsp butter or margarine, mix with panko crumbs
Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over top
Preheat oven to 350°F
Bake 17-20 minutes until golden and bubbly
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Patting dry blanched shrimp prevents sogginess
Use 60% moisture Greek yogurt for texture
Reserve 2 tbsp Old Bay for cheese blending
Toast crumbs for deeper flavor
Yogurt substitution reduces calories while maintaining richness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4-6 portions)
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg