Description
This Shrimp Casserole is a comforting and creamy seafood dish that combines tender shrimp with flavorful vegetables, rice, and a cheesy topping. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional topping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using breadcrumbs)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
- Cook Shrimp: Add chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix rice, soup, mayonnaise, cheese, and seasonings. Add shrimp and vegetables.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with Parmesan and breadcrumbs, then bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp; just chop and stir in after sautéing the vegetables.
- Add hot sauce or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
