Description
Make dinner fun and flavorful with this Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole Recipe. This hearty nutritious meal will be a new family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Lb Peeled Deveined Shrimp (31–40 count)
- 3 Cups Cooked Brown or White Rice
- 4 Celery Stalks, chopped
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 Sweet Onion, chopped
- 3–4 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Oil
- 1 14.5oz Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce (optional)
- Fresh Parsley and Thyme
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Step 2: Prepare rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Step 3: In a large sauté pan over medium/high heat, cook celery, bell pepper and onions in oil until tender, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Transfer sautéed veggies, cooked rice and thawed shrimp to a large bowl.
- Step 5: In a separate bowl, mix fire roasted diced tomatoes, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper and hot sauce; pour mixture over shrimp and rice and stir until fully combined.
- Step 6: Transfer to a large casserole dish sprayed with nonstick.
- Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through; serve topped with fresh parsley and thyme.
Notes
If Cajun seasoning blend includes salt, be sure not to add too much additional salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1477 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 128 mg
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