Description
Indulge in a comforting Southern American classic with this delicious Shrimp Casserole. Creamy and cheesy, this baked dish combines succulent shrimp with flavorful rice for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: Stir in uncooked rice and toast. Combine mushroom soup, chicken broth, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble Casserole: Mix sautéed vegetables, shrimp, and half of the cheese with the rice mixture. Pour into a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake until rice is tender and cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of celery or cream of shrimp soup for variation.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of cayenne or chopped jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
