Legal Seafood Casserole Recipe (Rich, Creamy & Loaded with Flavor)

Legal Seafood Casserole Recipe (Rich, Creamy & Loaded with Flavor)

Inspired by the famous Legal Sea Foods restaurant, this seafood casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with succulent shrimp, scallops, and white fish. It's baked to golden perfection and makes a satisfying main course for any seafood lover.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup seafood stock (or fish stock)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1/2 lb scallops
• 1/2 lb white fish (like cod or haddock), cut into chunks
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan or cheddar
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant.
3. Stir in flour to make a roux; cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Slowly add the seafood stock and bring to a simmer until thickened.
5. Stir in heavy cream, white wine, and seasonings. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
6. Fold in seafood and remove from heat.
7. Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and top with buttered breadcrumbs and cheese.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.