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Cheesy Shrimp Casserole Recipe

Today's cheesy shrimp casserole recipe introduces a delicious combination of plump shrimp, cheese, mushrooms, fresh veggies, and rice - all baked to creamy perfection.
  • cook TIME 40 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 50 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Keyword: how to make shrimp casserole, shrimp casserole, shrimp casserole recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 496 kcal

Ingredients (18)

  • 16 oz raw shrimp peeled, deveined, equals 28 oz whole
  • 4 oz green peas
  • 2.5 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 oz yellow onion diced
  • 8 oz white mushroom sliced
  • 2 oz red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cup cooked medium-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Sauté 1 tbsp minced garlic and 3 oz diced yellow onion for 2 minutes until fragrant.

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2

Add 8 oz sliced white mushroom and sauté for 3 minutes until golden and tender.

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3

Add 16 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and the spice blend of 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 2 tsp Sriracha to the skillet. Stir for 2 minutes.

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4

Add 2 oz diced red bell pepper and 4 oz green peas. Keep sautéing for 2 minutes.

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5

Add 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth and 1/4 cup heavy cream to the skillet. Stir occasionally for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

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6

Remove everything to a mixing bowl and let it cool. Preheat the oven to 400℉ while waiting.

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7

Stir in 2 cups of cooked medium-grain white rice to the mixing bowl. Toss to combine.

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8

Pour the mixture of shrimp and rice into a baking casserole dish. Spread out evenly. Sprinkle 2.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese on top.

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9

Put the baking dish into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

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10

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve hot.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 496 kcal | Fat 16 g | Saturated Fat 9 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 4 g | Cholesterol 362 mg | Sodium 583 mg | Potassium 907 mg | Carbohydrate 38 g | Fiber 3 g | Sugar 5 g | Protein 51 g | Vitamin A 1321 IU | Vitamin C 29 mg | Calcium 290 mg | Iron 4 mg