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Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole

Make dinner fun and flavorful with this Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole Recipe. This hearty nutritious meal will be a new family favorite!
4.35 from 95 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun shrimp and rice, casserole recipe, easy dinner recipe, shrimp and rice, shrimp casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Peeled Deveined Shrimp 31-40 count
  • 3 Cups Cooked Brown or White Rice
  • 4 Celery Stalks Celery - chopped
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper - seeded chopped
  • 1 Sweet Onion - chopped
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves - chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Oil
  • 1 14.5oz Can Muir Glen Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
  • Salt/Pepper* - to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce optional
  • Parsley – Fresh Thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF
  • Prepare rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
    In large sauté pan over medium/high heat; cook celery, bell pepper and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer sautéed veggies, cooked rice and thawed shrimp to a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix Organic Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Pour mixture over shrimp and rice. Stir until fully combined.
  • Transfer to a large casserole dish sprayed with nonstick.
    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 nopt to add too much additional salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1477mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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