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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

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A quick and easy shrimp casserole that the whole family can enjoy! Also a great freezer meal

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds unpeeled (large fresh shrimp)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 small red onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced okra
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can cream of shrimp or cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4-ounce)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/1 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
  2. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté 7 minutes or until tender.
  3. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in okra, lemon juice, and salt; sauté 5 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in soup, white wine, soy sauce, cajun seasoning, cayenne until blended. Finally add rice and mix well.
  5. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.

Notes

As usual, I split this casserole up into two dishes: one with four servings to eat two nights in a row, and another with 2 portions to freeze. This casserole is surprisingly filling, even when the portions look a bit small. You can make the casserole up to a day in advance, then cover it and stick it in the fridge. Let it stand 30 minutes on the kitchen counter before baking it as directed below. If you freeze the casserole, leave off the Parmesan cheese, cover it tightly and freeze. Again, let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Then uncover it, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned. Source: Southern Living & Elaine Jeansonne

Find it online: https://www.noordinaryhomestead.com/cajun-shrimp-casserole/