Top Notch Shrimp Casserole Recipe

This vibrant, semi-Cajun shrimp casserole is a holiday showstopper! Inspired by the Louisiana Department of Fish and Game's 1985 cookbook (and the talented wives of its employees!), this recipe offers a delicious alternative to traditional ham or turkey. Easy to prepare and bursting with macro-flavor, the key is the pimentos – adding both a festive touch and a delightful sweetness. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 219.9 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Top Notch Shrimp Casserole

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How to Make Top Notch Shrimp Casserole

  1. Peel, devein, and remove the tails from 1 pound of raw shrimp (use large shrimp if possible).
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a large skillet, sauté 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 stalks celery (chopped) in 6 tablespoons of butter until tender.
  4. Add 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, 4 ounces pimentos (drained, with 2 tablespoons of the juice reserved), and the shrimp to the skillet.
  5. Continue to sauté over medium heat until the shrimp are cooked through (pink and opaque), then stir in 1 teaspoon salt and a dash of Tabasco sauce (to taste).
  6. Stir in 2 cups pre-cooked long-grain white rice.
  7. Spray a 3-quart (or larger) casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour the shrimp mixture into the prepared dish.
  8. In a small bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 1 cup of bread crumbs.
  9. Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
  10. Bake in the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

39g

Carbs

7g