In The Spirit Seafood Strata

This In The Spirit Seafood Strata is a comforting, make-ahead dish that combines the rich flavor of lobster bisque with sweet crabmeat and crisp water chestnuts. The base of crushed oyster crackers soaks up a custard of eggs and milk, creating a texture similar to a savory bread pudding. Its an elegant yet simple meal perfect for brunch, holiday gatherings, or a relaxed weekend dinner. The addition of fresh green onions and lemon pepper adds a bright contrast to the rich seafood base. Since it requires chilling time, its ideal for meal prep, allowing you to assemble it the night before and simply pop it in the oven when youre ready to serve.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 434.4

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This In The Spirit Seafood Strata is a comforting, make-ahead dish that combines the rich flavor of lobster bisque with sweet crabmeat and crisp water chestnuts. The base of crushed oyster crackers soaks up a custard of eggs and milk, creating a texture similar to a savory bread pudding. Its an elegant yet simple meal perfect for brunch, holiday gatherings, or a relaxed weekend dinner. The addition of fresh green onions and lemon pepper adds a bright contrast to the rich seafood base. Since it requires chilling time, its ideal for meal prep, allowing you to assemble it the night before and simply pop it in the oven when youre ready to serve.

Ingredients

3 cups Oyster crackers
2 envelopes Lobster bisque soup mix
3/4 cup Chopped green onions, whites and greens separated
3 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 cup Sliced, drained water chestnuts
1/2 teaspoon Lemon pepper seasoning
1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
8 ounces Frozen crabmeat, thawed and drained
8 large Eggs
2 cups Milk
1 pint Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional for garnish)

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
2
Place 2 1/2 cups of the oyster crackers in a large zip-top bag and crush them coarsely using a rolling pin or heavy utensil.
3
Sprinkle the crushed crackers evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped green onion whites, water chestnuts, thawed peas, and drained crabmeat.
5
Spread the seafood and vegetable mixture evenly over the layer of crushed crackers in the baking dish.
6
Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of whole oyster crackers.
7
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and the two envelopes of dry lobster bisque soup mix until smooth.
8
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish. Press down gently to ensure the crackers are submerged.
9
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the crackers to absorb the liquid.
10
Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.
11
Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and reserved green onion tops if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 434.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.2g28%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 23.0mg8%
Sodium 807.6mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 53.1g18%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 12.4g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: seafood, strata, crabmeat, lobster bisque, oyster crackers, water chestnuts, brunch, casserole, make-ahead, eggs, green onions, lemon pepper, peas, comfort food

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