fbpx

This dish is spicy, cheesy, Cajun and comforting – Cajun Shrimp and Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter

1/3 cup finely diced shallots

3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided

1 pound large shrimp, deveined and peeled (41/50)

1/4 cup  all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

12 oz shredded pepper jack cheese

4 oz shredded Gruyere cheese

4 oz  shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 can (15.5 oz) chili beans, drained

4-1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice

1 jar (2 oz) pimentos, drained

3 Tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large, deep, nonstick skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Saute shallots and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning until softened, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until just pink, about another two minutes. Add flour and stir until fully incorporated. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, breaking up any little lumps. Bring to a slight boil and cook for one minute

Slowly add all three cheeses, stirring and making sure they are fully incorporated. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, cayenne, chili beans, rice and pimentos. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Melt 3 Tablespoons butter and mix with Panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the top. Bake for 20 minutes

 

By Moveable Feasts.
Thanks for inspiring us!
You can see the recipe here: moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.com

Similar Articles

Most Popular

Easy to whip up and perfect for your dessert tables – Tiramisu without eggs

Recipe from : @the_kitchen_girl Picture credit : @_spice.fusion INGREDIENTS 1 packet boudoir biscuits ( 200g) 250 g cream cheese /mascarpone ( i used cream cheese) 250 ml fresh cream 1/2...

Crock Pot Rosemary Roast is a staple in the rotation of meals in my kitchen.

Ingredients: 1 (3-4 lb size) beef roast (boneless shoulder, round bone shoulder, chuck roast, or small rump roast) 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 packet...

Bruschetta Chicken Bake – this recipe is so simple

INGREDIENTS 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken 1/2 cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 lb. boneless...

Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup – It’s awesome with garlic bread and a little cheese.

INGREDIENTS 3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1-3/4 cups...

Spectacular Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce – The blend of spices gives the jerk sauce a very special pungent taste

Prep: 35 min. Cook: 8 hours Ingredients 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 1/2 pound ground beef 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 3...

Tomato Feta Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 pound fusilli (spirals) pasta Kosher salt Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 ripe roma tomatoes, medium-diced 1 small can of sliced black olives1...

It is prepared quickly, it is much tastier and…. the house smelled of summer!

INGREDIENTS (for a rectangular pan) 1 + 1/4 cups Carolina rice 2 dry grated onions 1 large green zucchini, grated 3 ripe tomatoes, grated Half a bunch of parsley, chopped Half...

We love Ice cream but Semifreddo is one of our favorite desserts too – Lemon and raspberry semifreddo

Ingredients 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice 1 cup sugar 6 egg yolks 1/4 cup limoncello liqueur or ron 2 1/2  cups thicked cream 1...