Description
Iconic French Cast Iron. Exceptional Browning. Versatile 3.5L Capacity for Everyday Cooking.
The Le Creuset Cast Iron Shallow Casserole 30cm in Sea Salt combines iconic French craftsmanship with exceptional everyday versatility. Crafted at Le Creuset's original French foundry, its wide, shallow shape provides a generous cooking surface that's ideal for browning, caramelising, simmering, stir-frying, roasting and baking.
With a 30cm size and generous 3.5-litre capacity, there's plenty of room for family meals and one-pan recipes. Premium enamelled cast iron provides excellent heat retention and even heat distribution, while the wide base allows ingredients to spread out rather than overcrowding the pan, encouraging beautifully browned and flavourful results.
Finished in elegant Sea Salt, this timeless casserole can move effortlessly from hob to oven and then directly to the table for serving.
Wide Cooking Surface for Better Browning
The defining feature of the Le Creuset Shallow Casserole is its large, flat base and shallow sides. Compared with a deeper casserole, the wider cooking surface gives ingredients more room to spread out during cooking.
This makes it particularly effective for browning meat and vegetables, caramelising ingredients and reducing sauces, helping flavours develop without unnecessarily overcrowding the pan.
Versatile 3.5 Litre Capacity
The 30cm Shallow Casserole has a 3.5-litre capacity, making it a versatile choice for everyday meals, family cooking and entertaining.
Its shallow profile works particularly well for casseroles, braised dishes, stir-fries, roasted vegetables, pasta dishes, risottos, one-pan meals and recipes that benefit from a larger cooking surface.
Premium Enamelled Cast Iron
Crafted from premium enamelled cast iron, the Le Creuset Shallow Casserole provides excellent heat retention and even heat distribution.
Once heated, cast iron retains temperature extremely well, providing consistent cooking performance while also helping food remain warmer for longer when the casserole is brought directly to the table.
Locks in Moisture & Flavour
The close-fitting cast iron lid helps retain moisture and flavour while food cooks, making the casserole equally suited to tender braised dishes and recipes requiring slower, gentler cooking.
Using the lid also helps create a controlled cooking environment for dishes where retaining moisture is important.
Light Enamel Interior
The casserole features Le Creuset's light-coloured enamel interior, making it easier to monitor ingredients as they brown and caramelise.
The enamelled cooking surface also simplifies cleaning and requires no seasoning, combining traditional cast iron performance with convenient everyday care.
Large Easy-Grip Handles
Generously sized easy-grip handles provide plenty of room for a secure hold when moving the casserole between hob, oven and table.
The larger handle design is particularly useful when wearing oven gloves, giving you greater confidence when handling hot and relatively heavy cast iron cookware.
Heat-Resistant Lid Knob
The lid is topped with Le Creuset's distinctive knob, designed to provide a secure grip even when wearing oven gloves.
The standard heat-resistant knob is suitable for temperatures of up to 260°C, supporting the casserole's versatility for oven cooking.
Suitable for All Hob Types Including Induction
The Le Creuset Cast Iron Shallow Casserole can be used across a wide variety of heat sources, including:
- Induction hobs
- Gas hobs
- Electric hobs
- Ceramic glass cooktops
- Ovens
- Under the grill
This broad compatibility makes it a versatile cookware investment even if your kitchen or hob type changes in the future.
Excellent Results at Low to Medium Heat
Le Creuset recommends cooking with cast iron over low to medium heat for the best results, including when frying and searing.
Allowing the casserole to heat gradually takes advantage of cast iron's excellent heat retention. If higher heat is required initially, the temperature can be reduced once the desired heat has been reached.
From Oven to Table
The combination of excellent heat retention and Le Creuset's distinctive Sea Salt finish makes the shallow casserole equally at home in the kitchen and on the dining table.
Food stays warmer for longer after cooking, while the elegant enamelled exterior means there's no need to transfer your meal into separate serving ware.
Made in France
Le Creuset's enamelled cast iron cookware is crafted at its original foundry in France, continuing the brand's long tradition of specialist cast iron manufacturing.
Each casserole combines traditional craftsmanship with a durable enamel finish designed for years of regular kitchen use.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Le Creuset |
| Product Type | Cast Iron Shallow Casserole with Lid |
| Colour | Sea Salt |
| Size / Diameter | 30cm |
| Capacity | 3.5 Litres |
| Overall Width | 31.7cm |
| Overall Length | 40.2cm Including Handles |
| Overall Height | 13.5cm |
| Pan Depth | 5.7cm |
| Base Diameter | 23.4cm |
| Weight | Approx. 5.56kg |
| Material | Enamelled Cast Iron |
| Interior | Light-Coloured Enamel |
| Induction Suitable | Yes |
| Heat Sources | Induction, Gas, Electric, Ceramic Glass, Oven & Grill |
| Knob Heat Resistance | Up to 260°C |
| Manufactured In | France |
| Guarantee | Le Creuset Lifetime Guarantee |
What's in the Box?
- 1 x Le Creuset 30cm Cast Iron Shallow Casserole – Sea Salt – 3.5L
- 1 x Matching Cast Iron Lid with Heat-Resistant Knob
Why Choose the Le Creuset 30cm Shallow Casserole?
The Le Creuset Cast Iron Shallow Casserole combines the heat retention and durability of enamelled cast iron with a wide, shallow shape designed for outstanding versatility. Its generous cooking surface encourages effective browning, caramelisation and sauce reduction while its 3.5-litre capacity provides plenty of room for everyday family meals.
Use it for browning on the hob, slow simmering, roasting or baking in the oven, then take it directly to the table to serve. Suitable for all hob types including induction, crafted in France and backed by the Le Creuset Lifetime Guarantee, it's a timeless piece of cookware designed for years of everyday use.
Le Creuset 30cm Shallow Casserole FAQs
What is the capacity of the Le Creuset 30cm Shallow Casserole?
The 30cm Le Creuset Cast Iron Shallow Casserole has a 3.5-litre capacity, providing a generous cooking surface for family meals, casseroles, roasting, braising and one-pan dishes.
What is a shallow casserole best used for?
Its wide base and shallow sides make it particularly good for browning meat and vegetables, caramelising ingredients, reducing sauces, simmering, stir-frying, roasting and baking. It can also be used for a wide variety of everyday one-pan meals.
Can the Le Creuset Shallow Casserole be used on induction?
Yes. The enamelled cast iron casserole is suitable for induction hobs as well as gas, electric and ceramic glass cooktops. It can also be used in the oven and under the grill.
Does the Le Creuset Cast Iron Shallow Casserole need seasoning?
No. The cooking surface is enamelled cast iron, so it does not require the seasoning associated with traditional bare cast iron cookware.
What heat should I use with a Le Creuset cast iron casserole?
Le Creuset recommends low to medium heat for most cooking, including frying and searing. Allow the cast iron to heat gradually for even cooking and reduce the temperature after reaching the required heat if a higher setting was initially necessary.