Quick Details
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 25–30 minutes
- Total: ~45 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz (225 g) scallops (optional, or substitute more shrimp)
- 8 oz (225 g) lump crab meat (or imitation crab if needed)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay (or seafood seasoning)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt (go light if your seasoning is salty)
Creamy Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk best)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but adds depth)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella (or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Optional add-ins: 1 cup cooked pasta (penne), or 2 cups cooked rice, or 2 cups steamed broccoli (for a full meal casserole).
