Name: Gullah Seafood Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Gullah Geechee
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lb crab meat; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp butter, melted; Fresh parsley for garnish

A creamy baked casserole with shrimp, crab, rice, and Lowcountry seasonings. This Gullah seafood casserole recipe is the perfect potluck dish.

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb crab meat
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp butter, melted
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, onion, bell pepper, garlic, Old Bay, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Fold in shrimp, crab meat, and cooked rice until well combined.
Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top.
In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over cheese.
Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

💡 Pro Tip: This is a classic Gullah Geechee church potluck dish. It's forgiving — you can add more shrimp, less crab, or swap in whatever seafood you have.