Description
Dive into the comforting embrace of the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Casserole, a heavenly blend of sumptuous seafood and aromatic herbs crowned with irresistible cheddar bay biscuits. Mixing the luxurious textures of shrimp, langostino, and crab with a savory creamy base, and topped off with cheesy biscuits, this dish promises a delightful dining experience for seafood lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
– Seafood & Vegetable Filling:
– 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 12 oz langostino tails or lobster
– 8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat, cooked
– 1 cup onions, chopped
– 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
– 1/4 cup celery, chopped
– 1 tsp salt, more to taste
– 1 tsp pepper, more to taste
– Olive oil, for cooking
– Creamy Gravy:
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 4 tbsp butter
– 5 tbsp flour
– 1 tbsp garlic, minced or paste
– 1 tsp thyme
– 1 tsp tarragon, dried
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp pepper
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
– Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping:
– 1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (11.36oz)
– 3/4 cup milk
– 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
– Herb Butter Sauce:
– 1/4 cup butter, melted
– 1 pouch garlic herb seasoning from the biscuit mix box
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Preparing the Seafood & Vegetable Filling
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the shrimp and langostino with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes, then set aside after cooking.
Sautéing Vegetables
In the same pan, sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery until onions are translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
2. Making the Creamy Gravy
Reduce heat to medium-low and melt the butter in the pan. Stir in flour until absorbed by the vegetables. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, then add heavy cream. Mix in garlic, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes, then fold in the seafood. Remove from heat.
3. Preparing the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
Combine biscuit mix, cheddar cheese, and milk in a bowl to form a shaggy dough. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Assembling the Casserole
Preheat oven to 425F. Transfer the seafood mixture to a baking dish or ramekins and top with biscuit dough.
5. Baking
Bake on a tray for 14-16 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. Brush finished biscuits with herb butter sauce.
Servings & Preparation Time
– Servings: 6
– Prep Time: 20 minutes
– Cook Time: 30 minutes
– Total Time: 50 minutes
Tips for Storage & Reheating
– Store the casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered.
– For longer storage, freeze individual portions for up to a month.
– Reheat in the microwave or oven until thoroughly warmed. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Conclusion
The Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Casserole is more than just a meal; it’s a festive, indulgent experience that blends the rich flavors of seafood with the heartwarming touch of homemade biscuits. Perfect for gatherings or a fulfilling family dinner, this dish encapsulates a love for comfort food, while presenting a luxurious touch with its choice of fine seafood.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Casserole
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Dive into the comforting embrace of the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Casserole, a heavenly blend of sumptuous seafood and aromatic herbs crowned with irresistible cheddar bay biscuits. Mixing the luxurious textures of shrimp, langostino, and crab with a savory creamy base, and topped off with cheesy biscuits, this dish promises a delightful dining experience for seafood lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz langostino tails or lobster
- 8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat, cooked
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 tsp salt, more to taste
- 1 tsp pepper, more to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced or paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp tarragon, dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (11.36oz)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 pouch garlic herb seasoning from the biscuit mix box
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the shrimp and langostino with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes, then set aside after cooking.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery until onions are translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and melt the butter in the pan. Stir in flour until absorbed by the vegetables. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, then add heavy cream. Mix in garlic, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes, then fold in the seafood. Remove from heat.
- Combine biscuit mix, cheddar cheese, and milk in a bowl to form a shaggy dough. Be careful not to overmix.
- Preheat oven to 425F. Transfer the seafood mixture to a baking dish or ramekins and top with biscuit dough.
- Bake on a tray for 14-16 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. Brush finished biscuits with herb butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes