Hey there, Seafoodies!
Let’s talk about the Sunday Scaries for a minute—you know, that moment when you realize tomorrow is Monday. And not only is your upcoming week packed, but your meal prep game is nonexistent. Before you spiral into takeout temptation, let us introduce you to your new weekend warrior: the anything-but-boring seafood casserole.
We’re talking about 15 sophisticated, one-pan wonders that’ll make your future self want to high-five your present self! Think of this recipe roundup as your personal kitchen time machine. While you’re lounging in your weekend sweats, you can assemble next week’s meal masterpiece, tuck it away in the fridge, and transform those Sunday Scaries into scrumptious seafood dishes faster than your kiddo (or partner) can say “What’s for dinner?”
Let’s be real—in the time it takes to scroll through delivery apps and debate toppings—your made-ahead marvel could already be bubbling away in the oven, filling your home with comforting aromas that’ll make your family gather around the table—before you even call them to eat.
The beauty of these dishes lies in their “whatever works” flexibility. Got some frozen peas hiding in the back of your freezer? Throw them in. That half-empty box of quinoa from your health kick last month? Perfect. Some cheese that needs a purpose in life? Welcome to the party. The only non-negotiable is seafood—adding in a bounty of nutritional perks like protein that actually keeps you full, a bevy of beneficial vitamins and omega-3s to help with heart health!
In keeping with our K.I.S.S mantra (Keep it Simple, Seafoodies)—consider this your permission slip to break the rules. These aren’t just 15 fantastic seafood casserole recipes—they’re starting points for your own kitchen creativity. Because let’s face it, the best kind of cooking is the kind that fits your life, not the other way around.
So grab that casserole dish, channel your inner chef and show Monday who’s boss. Your future self will thank you and—who knows—you might just start looking forward to the beginning of the week!
This recipe checks all the boxes on our meal planning wish list: easy prep, hands-off cooking and off-the-charts taste.
With lobster, shrimp and cod—save this one for a special occasion, like any day that ends in “Y” when you feel like eating something delicious!
Some households like tilapia and others swear by cod—but the truth is—any whitefish will work to prep-ahead this family favorite!
Tuck into thick-cut potatoes, grated Gruyère and hearty salmon fillets with a creamy crowd pleaser that is also budget-friendly!
Upgrade your standard boxed helper with a flavor trip to the Atlantic Ocean—no “are we there yets” required!
Skinny Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake
Prep in 15 minutes and then pop right in the oven before serving—for an unbelievably easy, creamy lightened-up pasta bake that is begging to be made ahead of time!
Rich and flavorful, say hello to a dish that has all of the classic flavors of a traditional tuna noodle casserole recipe, while also being low-carb and gluten-free!
Hear us out—serve this one with a side of assorted crackers for a dippable dinner that little seafoodies will beg for you to make again!
4 Ingredient Tuna Casserole with Egg Noodles
Creamy and light, keep this one in your back pocket for when the kitchen is a little bare. With just 4 ingredients, you can make a whole meal before having to go on a grocery run!
You’re probably familiar with clam chowder, but have you ever tried it as a casserole?! It’s just as good and even easier to make!
A casserole’s magic lies in transforming simple components into something extraordinary, and this recipe is no exception!
Pro tip: Precook a bunch of shrimp to be used as the protein in multiple meals—including this one—that can be made ahead of time or day-of!
