CAJUN SHRIMP CASSEROLE

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Categories     Pepper     Shellfish     Bake     Sauté     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
1/4 cup butter
1 small red onion chopped
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped celery
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
3 cups cooked long grain rice (1 cup uncooked)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon cajun seafood magic or cajun spice
Garnishes: quartered lemon slices, fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp; devein, if desired (or just buy peeled and deveined shrimp). Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; saute 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Stir in celery, lemon juice; saute 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in soup and next 4 ingredients and 1/2 cup cheese until blended. Pour into a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Garnish if desired. 1 10 oz package frozen onions and peppers may be substituted for fresh onion and bell peppers. Unbaked casserole may be made one day in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking as directed. To freeze unbaked casserole prepare as directed without cheese. Cover tightly and freeze. Let stand at room temperature 30 min. before baking. Bake, covered, at 350 for 50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese and bake 10 more minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

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