Cajun Shrimp Casserole
If you’re looking for a delicious, comforting dish that combines bold flavors with hearty ingredients, Cajun Shrimp Casserole is the perfect choice. This dish features succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice, all baked together in a creamy, cheesy casserole that’s bursting with the distinctive spices of Cajun cuisine.
Ingredients
- * 1 pound 450g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- * 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
- * 1 medium onion finely chopped
- * 1 red bell pepper diced
- * 1 green bell pepper diced
- * 3 cloves garlic minced
- * 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- * 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- * 1 cup heavy cream
- * 1 cup chicken broth
- * 2 tablespoons olive oil
- * 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- * 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- * ½ teaspoon black pepper
- * ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- * 2 tablespoons butter
- * 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
- * Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet. Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, and sauce. Mix well.
- Spread half the rice mixture in the prepared casserole dish. Layer shrimp on top, then cover with remaining rice mixture.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
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