Description
This Shrimp Casserole is a delicious and creamy seafood dish that is perfect for a comforting family dinner. Loaded with flavorful shrimp, rice, and cheese, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in butter until softened.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink.
- Mix ingredients: Combine rice, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese, seasonings, shrimp, and vegetables in a bowl.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Try adding cayenne for heat or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Cooked shrimp can be used for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
