A velvety white sauce holds together shrimp and rice with a wonderful au gratin topping.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
- 3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 pound shelled, deveined cooked shrimp
- 1 pinch paprika, or more to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Step 3
Melt butter in a large saucepan, and cook the onion and celery over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the flour, salt, and curry powder until smooth; let cook for a minute or two. Gradually whisk in the milk, and bring almost to a boil, whisking constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese; whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
Step 4
Spread the cooked rice out into the prepared baking dish, and top with the cooked shrimp in an even layer. Cover the shrimp with the cheese sauce; push the tines of a fork all over the casserole between the shrimp to allow the sauce to soak into the rice. Top the casserole with the remaining Cheddar cheese, and garnish with paprika.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 437 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat9g | 45% |
Cholesterol189mg | 63% |
Sodium763mg | 33% |
Total Carbohydrate47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein27g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 28% |
Calcium290mg | 22% |
Iron5mg | 27% |
Potassium402mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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