{"id":531,"date":"2009-01-13T00:06:07","date_gmt":"2009-01-13T06:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/codyreport.com\/blog\/?p=531"},"modified":"2009-01-13T00:06:07","modified_gmt":"2009-01-13T06:06:07","slug":"recipe-2-cajun-shrimp-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codyreport.com\/blog\/2009\/01\/13\/recipe-2-cajun-shrimp-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe #2: Cajun Shrimp Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Although I love pasta and could do a pasta dish every week, that is probably not the best route, so I decided to try a casserole this week.\u00a0 It took me a while to find a casserole that was a bit different than what I was used to.\u00a0 I found a lot of enchilada casseroles and taco casseroles, etc. (which I will try another time), but then finally I stumbled upon a casserole on myrecipes.com<\/a> for Cajun Shrimp Pasta<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 I love shrimp, but William is allergic to shrimp, so this is not a recipe to add to the regular rotation.\u00a0 I was thinking I could perhaps use it as a potluck dish or some other occassion.\u00a0 I was a bit concerened about this dish b\/c I wasn’t sure what the consistency was supposed to be like and that it would be spicy enough for my taste, but to my amazement, it actually turned out pretty good.\u00a0 I was not blown away by it, but enjoyed it yesterday and have enough leftovers for a few days.\u00a0 I also realized I am going to have to invite my sister or some girlfriends over so I wont waste so much food!\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42\u00a0\u00a0 The recipe is below for those interested.<\/p>\n

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Cajun Shrimp Casserole (courtesy of Southern Living<\/em>)<\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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  • 2\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tpounds\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tunpeeled, large fresh shrimp<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tcup\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tbutter<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tsmall red onion, chopped*<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tcup\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tchopped red bell pepper*<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tcup\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tchopped yellow bell pepper*<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tcup\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tchopped green bell pepper*<\/li>\n
  • 4\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tgarlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n
  • 2\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tcups\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tfresh or frozen sliced okra<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\ttablespoon\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tlemon juice<\/li>\n
  • 1 1\/2\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tteaspoons\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tsalt<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t(10 3\/4-ounce) can cream of shrimp soup**<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tcup\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tdry white wine<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\ttablespoon\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tsoy sauce<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tteaspoon\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tcayenne pepper<\/li>\n
  • 3\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tcups\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tcooked long-grain rice<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tcup\u00a0 \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tgrated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n
  • Garnishes: quartered lemon slices, fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Preparation<\/h2>\n

    Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.<\/p>\n

    Melt 1\/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; saut\u00e9 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and saut\u00e9 1 minute. Stir in okra, lemon juice, and salt; saut\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n

    Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Garnish, if desired.<\/p>\n

    *1 (10-ounce) package frozen onions and peppers may be substituted for fresh onion and bell peppers.<\/p>\n

    **1 (10 3\/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup may be substituted for cream of shrimp soup.<\/p>\n

    Note: Unbaked casserole may be made one day in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking as directed. To freeze unbaked casserole, prepare as directed, omitting Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly, and freeze. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, and bake 10 more minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Elaine Jeansonne,\tCottonport, Louisiana, \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t \t\t\t\tSouthern Living<\/em>, OCTOBER 2005<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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