Good day, Seafoodies!
Most likely, you already know this (and completely agree), but morning meals during the busy holiday season can’t be left up to chance. We’ve learned the hard way that you need something filling, dependable and effortless enough to pull off ready and waiting—already in your back pocket, ingredients ordered and good to go. Enter our Cheesy Shrimp Breakfast Casserole, the breakfast dish that proves pescatarian eating works wonderfully for the real most important meal of the day during the holidays.
When developing this recipe, we decided to skip relying on the bread and milk that usually weigh down morning dishes and instead, build up the flavor and nutrition through layers of sautéed kale, onions, mushrooms and peppers— all nestled in a 9×13 pan. Whisked eggs and seasonings get poured over the veggies, then everything is topped off with raw shrimp and reduced-fat Swiss cheese before heading into the oven. Adding shrimp to breakfast might seem unconventional, but these little seafood gems add 12 grams of lean protein per three-ounce serving while staying remarkably low in calories and fat. The outcome is a lightened-up creation that is still comforting and wholesome without leaving anyone feeling sluggish by the time mid-morning rolls around.
Casseroles have a reputation for being known heavy-lifters when it comes to serving a crowd—and this one is no exception. In fact, in the Dish On Fish kitchen, we regularly reference this recipe as one of our “ultimate holiday travel hacks,” and here’s why! This casserole makes a magnificent hostess gift when visiting relatives during December. Prep everything at home, freeze the entire pan and bring it along to bake once you arrive. Hosting this year? Double the recipe and portion it into smaller pans for visiting guests who can’t stay the night or need to leave early. After all the indulgent holiday eating, they will appreciate arriving home to a frozen dish they can pop in the oven for a hassle-free, healthy lunch as they unpack all the gifts and suitcases.
And let’s not forget that this recipe yields twelve servings, so even with a smaller crew in attendance (or to serve the immediate family), you’re not cooking breakfast again tomorrow. Make it once, enjoy it twice (or three times!) and spend those extra minutes sipping coffee instead of hovering over the stove. Honestly, we’ve never tried a casserole we didn’t like—but this one is especially satisfying and nutritionally makes us feel good about serving, too.
Bite after bite, there is a reason casseroles like this one have been around forever!
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Cheesy Shrimp Breakfast Casserole
This dish comes together so quickly by layering sautéed kale, onions, mushrooms and peppers in a 9 x 13 pan; pour in whisked eggs and seasonings; and then top with raw shrimp and reduced-fat Swiss cheese. It can be prepped the night before and popped in the oven in the morning.
- Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ sweet onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 10 ounces mushrooms, finely diced
- 2–3 cups kale, finely chopped
- 12 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, diced or shredded
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, paprika, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes; set aside.
- Place a skillet on medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant. Add bell pepper, mushrooms and kale and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Lightly coat a 9” x 13” casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly in dish. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Top evenly with shrimp; then sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over entire dish.
- Bake casserole for 40-45 minutes. Insert knife into center of casserole; if it comes out clean, the casserole is set. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Cut into individual squares and serve.
Notes
*To prepare this breakfast dish ahead of time: Cook and assemble according to directions. Cover casserole dish with foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat the oven to 375°F, bake casserole for 40-45 minutes and serve as directed above.
- Category: Shrimp
Keywords: Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Seafood Breakfast, Cheesy Shrimp Breakfast Casserole
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