Reduced Fat ( Doesn't Taste Like It) Shrimp & Rice Casserole

Name: Reduced Fat ( Doesn't Taste Like It) Shrimp & Rice Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons butter; 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/3 cups skim milk; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Submitted by MamaJ

"This is a recipe that I clipped from a magazine years ago, but unfortunately can't remember which one. It was a makeover version of a person's favorite high fat casserole into a reduced fat/calorie dish. My husband and I really enjoy this. I usually serve it with a salad or steamed vegetable for a complete dinner. (Note: Cooking time does not include time to cook brown rice.)"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ¹⁄₃ cups skim milk
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese

directions

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Sauté shrimp in 1 T. butter 2-3 minutes until pink.
Remove and set aside.
Add remaining butter to pan and sauté mushrooms, onion, and pepper until tender.
Stir in flour, salt, and cayenne.
Gradually add milk until blended.
Bring to a boil.
Cook and stir 2 minutes until thickened.
Add rice, 1/2 cup cheese, and shrimp.
Stir until combined.
Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese, cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

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Reviews

This is pretty good but it seems like it would be great with some hot sauce or cajun spice added to it and maybe some garlic.

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MamaJ

I am the mother of four boys--two sons and two stepsons. I am also the grandmother of one very sweet and precocious 3 yr old boy. I was once a healthcare administrator but quit a few years ago to stay home with my youngest. Since he has started to school, I am back to working part time. Next to my family, cooking is my passion. I have a wonderful husband who will try anything. He is my biggest fan and a discerning critic. A couple of years ago, we started a dinner club with friends who enjoy our passion for good food. We have shared many wonderful meals together. My favorite cookbook would have to be a family cookbook that my mom and cousin and I put together a couple of years ago. We shared all the favorites that had been passed down through the generations as well as new favorites. My biggest pet peeve is picky eaters who refuse to try anything new. It bothers me more with adults than with kids, but I love that my six year old will eat just about anything I put in front of him. There is something very gratifying about "grooming" the next generation of foodies. <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/smPACp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> <img src="http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/j_welcome/pics2/food/PRMRcopy.jpg"> <img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/DUCHESS13/Zaar%20World%20Tour%204/ZWTAB-tg.gif">

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