Cheesy Old Bay Shrimp Casserole
This cozy shrimp casserole with Old Bay seasoning features tender poached shrimp tossed in creamy mayo, layered with mozzarella and cheddar, and topped with golden panko. A savory seafood bake that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning + 1 Tbsp salt for poaching
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp butter + more for greasing
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella
- 4 oz shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F; grease a 2½-quart dish.
- Boil water with salt and Old Bay; poach shrimp 30 sec, drain.
- Toss shrimp with mayo, garlic powder, pepper, and cheeses; transfer to dish.
- Melt butter; mix in panko; sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake 13–15 min until bubbly; broil 1–2 min to brown.
- Rest 15 min before serving.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/cheesy-old-bay-shrimp-casserole/
Notes
- Don’t overcook the shrimp—they finish cooking in the oven.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne if you want a little kick.
- For added veggies, stir in sautéed bell peppers or spinach before baking.