Description
This Shrimp Casserole recipe is a delightful and cheesy dish that combines tender shrimp, flavorful vegetables, and creamy sauce over a bed of fluffy rice. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice (about 4 1/2 cups cooked rice)
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound white mushrooms, washed and sliced
Cheese Sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, deveined and shelled
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan and set aside.
- Cook Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms until soft. Mix in the cooked rice, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, cook garlic, add flour, then gradually whisk in milk. Stir in cheese, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add green peas and shrimp to the sauce. Pour over the rice mixture in the bowl and mix well.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to the baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with your favorite vegetables or seafood.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Shrimp Casserole, Shrimp and Rice Casserole, Cheesy Shrimp Casserole
