Cajun Shrimp Casserole  Ingredients:       2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp    1/4 cup butter       1 small red onion, chopped*    1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper*       1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper*    1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper*       4 garlic cloves, minced    2 cups fresh or frozen sliced okra       1 tablespoon lemon juice    1 1/2 teaspoons salt       1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of shrimp soup**    1/2 cup dry white wine       1 tablespoon soy sauce    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper       3 cups cooked long-grain rice    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese       quartered lemon slices, fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs

Preparation:

Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; sauté 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in okra, lemon juice, and salt; sauté 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in soup and next 4 ingredients until blended. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Garnish, if desired. *1 (10-ounce) package frozen onions and peppers may be substituted for fresh onion and bell peppers. **1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup may be substituted for cream of shrimp soup.

Categories:  Baked Dishes, Cajun, Casseroles, Dinner, Main Dishes, Shrimp, rice

Estimated Serving:  6

Estimated preparation time:  30 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2010/01/05