Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in the bell peppers, carrots, and peas, cooking until slightly tender.
- Add the shrimp and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp begin turning pink.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cream soup, and broth until evenly mixed.
- Fold the shrimp and vegetable mixture into the rice mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly with melted golden cheese on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Brown rice or wild rice can be used for added texture and flavor.
- Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes add extra spice.
- Mushrooms, corn, or spinach make excellent vegetable additions.
- Greek yogurt mixed with broth can replace the cream soup for a lighter version.
- Frozen shrimp work well after proper thawing.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg