Cheesy Shrimp and Rice

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A cheesy shrimp dish that fits the description of comfort food. A great way to use leftover rice.

Submitted by Yoly
Published on June 15, 2022
Cheesy Shrimp and Rice
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 celery, diced

  • ½ green bell pepper, diced

  • ½ medium onion, diced

  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon®)

  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • ¾ cup milk

  • 1 ½ cups cooked rice

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp until firm and pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.

  2. Add mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, and onions to the skillet. Saute until all vegetables are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.

  3. Stir in flour, bouillon, seafood seasoning, garlic, and cayenne. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until mixture starts to thicken. Add cooked rice, Cheddar cheese, and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
15g Fat
27g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 549mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 24g 49%
Potassium 517mg 11%

* 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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