Description
This Shrimp Casserole is a creamy and flavorful seafood dish that is perfect for a comforting family dinner. Tender shrimp, cooked rice, and a blend of cheeses come together in this easy-to-make casserole.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook shrimp: Stir in the raw shrimp and cook until just pink. Remove from heat.
- Mix casserole: In a bowl, combine rice, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, spices, and shrimp. Stir to combine.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with Parmesan, and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use cooked shrimp for a quicker version.
- Add peas or spinach for extra veggies.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
