Cheesy Shrimp and Zucchini Casserole

This shrimp and zucchini casserole contains 3 types of cheese - mozzarella, Cheddar, and habanero pepper cheese - and is flat-out delicious.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 366 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 yellow squash, sliced
• 3 zucchini, sliced
• 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 1 cup shredded habanero-flavored cheese
• ¼ cup chopped green onions (Optional)
• 1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook zucchini and squash until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Add green onions and seafood seasoning and stir to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Scoop half of zucchini-squash mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish using a slotted spoon. Add shrimp and skillet drippings. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup habanero pepper cheese on top. Add the remaining zucchini and squash mixture and top with remaining cheeses.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until gooey and bubbly, about 30 minutes.