Description
This Shrimp Casserole is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp with a savory rice and vegetable mixture, topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix rice, soup, sour cream, cheese, and seasonings. Add shrimp and vegetables.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with breadcrumb mixture and bake until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider incorporating cayenne or hot sauce.
- Alternative soups like cream of celery or shrimp can be used.
- This casserole can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
