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Makeover Shrimp Rice Casserole

Name: Makeover Shrimp Rice Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-1/3 cups fat-free milk; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023

The cooks at Taste of Home made a lightened-up version of my shrimp casserole, and I love it. The makeover has only half the calories and sodium of my original recipe, and less fat, too. —Marie Roberts, Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Ingredients

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/3 cups fat-free milk
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute shrimp in 1 tablespoon butter for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and onion in remaining butter until tender.
Stir in the flour, salt and cayenne. Gradually add milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add rice, 1/2 cup cheese and the shrimp; stir until combined.
Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 318 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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