This Cajun Seafood Casserole Recipe Changes Everything!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Cod Fillet (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 8 oz Scallops (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 8 oz Small Shrimp, peeled and deveined (use small shrimp; if using larger, cut in half)
• 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (can substitute half‑and‑half)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated (freshly grated for best flavor)
• 1 cup Swiss Cheese, shredded (shredded)
• 3 units Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 tbsp Butter (cut into small pieces for greasing and dotting)
• 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning (store‑bought)
• 2 tsp Seafood Seasoning (any seafood blend (e.g., Old Bay))
• 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (for garnish)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven (or air‑fryer oven) to 375°F and let it preheat.

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   Temperature: 375°F

2. Grease Baking Dish

   Rub the bottom of a 7x11 baking dish with the butter pieces, spreading them evenly.

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3. Layer Cod

   Place the cod pieces in an even layer on the bottom of the dish and sprinkle 1 tsp seafood seasoning over them.

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4. Add Scallops

   Scatter the scallop pieces over the cod and lightly dust with another ½ tsp seafood seasoning.

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5. Add Shrimp

   Evenly spread the shrimp over the scallops, then sprinkle the remaining ½ tsp seafood seasoning and the Cajun seasoning.

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6. Add Aromatics

   Sprinkle the minced garlic and diced onion over the seafood layer.

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7. Add Cream and Butter Dots

   Pour the heavy whipping cream evenly over the casserole and dot the top with the remaining butter pieces.

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8. Add Cheeses and Paprika

   Evenly sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese, then the grated Parmesan, and finish with smoked paprika on top.

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9. Bake

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15‑20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the shrimp are just cooked through.

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   Temperature: 375°F

10. Garnish and Rest

    Remove from oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

8g

Fat

22g

Fiber

1g