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Shrimp and Rice Casserole
Is there anything better than a creamy casserole? This cheesy Shrimp and Rice Casserole has flavorful U.S.-grown rice cooked in chicken broth, juicy shrimp, some Creole seasonings for a little kick and just the right amount of melty cheese.
This recipe stars U.S.-grown long grain rice and comes to us from @savorandsage in partnership with USA Rice and thefeedfeed.
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Servings6
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Prep Time25 min
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Cook Time30 min
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Total Time55 min
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup white long-grain rice
- 2½ cup chicken broth
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 6 tbsp of butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper (green or red), diced
- 1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper, divided
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of softened butter.
- Add the chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of butter, and rice to a medium-sized pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook for 17-20 minutes.
- Peel and devein shrimp. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the shrimp and cook until it just turns pink on both sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter then add onions and bell pepper.
- Sauté until they start to soften about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and remaining seasonings and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and add cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked rice and the shrimp to the cream cheese mixture. Stir and check for seasonings. If more salt needs to be added, add 1/4 teaspoon, about a pinch, at a time.
- Pour the rice mixture into the casserole dish, top with the cheddar cheese, put it in the oven, and bake for about 30 minutes, until bubbly and warmed through.
- Let sit for about 5 minutes and serve!