Shrimp Casserole

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Shrimp Casserole
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Sun, 12-09-2007 - 8:21am
Shrimp Casserole



Serving: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes




1 ½ lb medium shrimp, peeled
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped onion
1 tsp minced garlic
3 tbsp whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups skim milk
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup soft bread crumbs (use whole wheat)
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped parsley




1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, over medium-high heat, cook the shrimp, pepper, onion, and garlic, about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp are pink. Gradually stir in the flour and milk. Cook 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.

2. Stir in cooked rice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

3. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley. Sprinkle over the shrimp mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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Registered: 12-01-2007
Tue, 12-11-2007 - 8:50pm

I made this tonight and it was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Next time I'll be using shrimp and scallops together and also had another thought about this recipe..... it would be GREAT as a stuffing for "stuffed" fish. Thanks so much for posting this gem!!!


Sharon

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Tue, 12-11-2007 - 9:02pm
Thanks for the review, Sharon.
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Sun, 02-24-2008 - 2:43pm
I can't use the rice in this recipe, do you think that spaghetti squash would be a good substitute? Honest opinons...
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Sun, 02-24-2008 - 3:22pm

You are in phase 2 right?

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Sun, 02-24-2008 - 3:34pm
The doctor told DH no rice or pasta so he doesn't want to eat any type of rice or pasta.
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Sun, 02-24-2008 - 3:45pm

You could probably add the cooked spaghetti squash to the casserole or you can omit the brown rice in the recipe and then just serve spaghetti squash on the side.

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Sun, 02-24-2008 - 3:48pm
Thanks Cathy, I will try that
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Sun, 02-24-2008 - 4:07pm
Let us know how it turns out.
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