Good day, Seafoodies!

Almost certainly, you already know this (and utterly agree), however morning meals through the busy vacation season can’t be left as much as likelihood. We’ve discovered the exhausting approach that you just want one thing filling, reliable and easy sufficient to tug off prepared and ready—already in your again pocket, components ordered and good to go. Enter our Tacky Shrimp Breakfast Casserole, the breakfast dish that proves pescatarian consuming works splendidly for the true most necessary meal of the day through the holidays.

When creating this recipe, we determined to skip counting on the bread and milk that normally overwhelm morning dishes and as a substitute, construct up the flavour and diet by way of 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 the whole lot is topped off with uncooked shrimp and reduced-fat Swiss cheese earlier than heading into the oven. Including shrimp to breakfast might sound unconventional, however these little seafood gems add 12 grams of lean protein per three-ounce serving whereas staying remarkably low in energy and fats. The result is a lightened-up creation that’s nonetheless comforting and healthful with out leaving anybody feeling sluggish by the point mid-morning rolls round.

Casseroles have a repute for being recognized heavy-lifters relating to serving a crowd—and this one is not any exception. In truth, within the Dish On Fish kitchen, we often reference this recipe as one in every of our “final vacation journey hacks,” and right here’s why! This casserole makes a powerful hostess present when visiting kin throughout December. Prep the whole lot at house, freeze the complete pan and produce it alongside to bake when you arrive. Internet hosting this yr? Double the recipe and portion it into smaller pans for visiting company who can’t keep the evening or want to depart early. After all of the indulgent vacation consuming, they’ll admire arriving house to a frozen dish they will pop within the oven for a hassle-free, wholesome lunch as they unpack all of the presents and suitcases. 

And let’s not overlook that this recipe yields twelve servings, so even with a smaller crew in attendance (or to serve the fast household), you’re not cooking breakfast once more tomorrow. Make it as soon as, get pleasure from it twice (or 3 times!) and spend these further minutes sipping espresso as a substitute of hovering over the range. Truthfully, we’ve by no means tried a casserole we didn’t like—however this one is particularly satisfying and nutritionally makes us be ok with serving, too. 

Chew after chunk, there’s a motive casseroles like this one have been round eternally! 

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• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ candy onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ purple bell pepper, diced
• 10 ounces mushrooms, finely diced
• 2–3 cups kale, finely chopped
• 12 massive eggs
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon floor black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed purple pepper flakes
• 1-pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, diced or shredded
• Non-stick cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, whisk collectively eggs, paprika, salt, black pepper and crushed purple pepper flakes; put aside.
2. Place a skillet on medium-high warmth and add the olive oil. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, till tender. Add garlic and prepare dinner for 1 extra minute, till aromatic. Add bell pepper, mushrooms and kale and prepare dinner for a further 3-5 minutes, till greens are tender.
3. Evenly coat a 9” x 13” casserole dish with cooking spray. Unfold the vegetable combination evenly in dish. Pour the egg combination over the greens. High evenly with shrimp; then sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over complete dish.
4. Bake casserole for 40-45 minutes. Insert knife into middle of casserole; if it comes out clear, the casserole is about. Take away from oven and let sit for five minutes. Lower into particular person squares and serve.

Notes

*To organize this breakfast dish forward of time: Prepare dinner and assemble in accordance with instructions. Cowl casserole dish with foil and refrigerate in a single day. Within the morning, preheat the oven to 375°F, bake casserole for 40-45 minutes and function directed above.

 

• Writer: Dish on Fish
• Class: Shrimp

Key phrases: Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Seafood Breakfast, Tacky Shrimp Breakfast Casserole