Description
Hearty Cheddar Bay Biscuit Seafood Casserole merges classic coastal flavors with comforting baked goodness. Creamy seafood layers nestled between buttery biscuit crumbles promise a delightful meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces (12 oz) langostino tails or lobster
- 8 ounces (8 oz) jumbo lump crabmeat, cooked
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced or paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon tarragon, dried
Liquids, Seasonings, and Baking Mix:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (11.36 ounces)
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 pouch garlic herb seasoning from the biscuit mix box
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F, preparing a baking surface for the upcoming culinary creation.
- In a skillet warmed with olive oil, rapidly sear the shrimp and langostino, seasoning with salt and pepper until they develop a light golden exterior, then carefully remove and reserve.
- Within the same pan, gently sweat the aromatic vegetables – onions, bell peppers, and celery – until the onions become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Lower the cooking temperature and introduce butter, allowing it to melt smoothly into the vegetable medley. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring consistently to create a harmonious roux.
- Deglaze the pan with rich chicken broth, then incorporate heavy cream to develop a luxurious sauce base. Introduce garlic, thyme, tarragon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and develop depth for 2-3 minutes, then gently fold in the previously seared seafood, ensuring even distribution.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix, sharp cheddar cheese, and milk, creating a rustic, textured dough with minimal manipulation.
- Transfer the seafood mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Delicately layer the prepared biscuit dough atop the seafood foundation, creating an inviting, rustic covering.
- Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven, baking until the biscuit topping achieves a golden-brown perfection.
- Upon completion, brush the baked surface with a fragrant herb butter sauce, enhancing the dish’s visual and aromatic appeal.
Notes
- Seafood Selection Matters: Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp and langostino for the most delicious and tender results in this comforting casserole.
- Sautéing Secrets: Properly caramelize vegetables by cooking them until onions turn translucent, creating a flavor-packed base for the creamy sauce.
- Sauce Consistency is Key: Slowly incorporate flour and liquids to prevent lumps, ensuring a smooth, velvety texture that coats the seafood perfectly.
- Biscuit Mixing Tip: Gently combine biscuit ingredients just until mixed, avoiding overmixing to keep the topping light and fluffy.
- Baking Brilliance: Watch the casserole closely during the final minutes to achieve a golden-brown biscuit topping without burning.
- Finishing Touch: Brush warm herb butter over the baked biscuits for an extra layer of rich, aromatic flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg