Shrimp & Scallops With Rice in Creamy Casserole

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 2
Shrimp & Scallops With Rice in Creamy Casserole
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 pinch salt
1/2 lb shrimp , peeled
1/4 lb scallops
1/4 cup wine or 1/4 cup sake
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 yellow onion , minced
1/2 cup white mushroom , minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic , minced
salt and pepper , to taste
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
575
Sugar
5g
Fat
36g
Shrimp & Scallops With Rice in Creamy Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. This recipe features succulent shrimp and scallops, savory mushrooms, and creamy Monterey jack cheese in a bed of rice. Perfect for a fancy dinner party or a special date night at home, this casserole is guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning of palates.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F
2.Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until smooth, cook for 2 minutes.
3.Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until smooth, cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
4.Add salt and set aside.
5.In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until lightly browned.
6.Add mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes.
7.Add wine/sake and simmer for another 5 minutes.
8.Add shrimp and scallops, season with salt and pepper, cook for 2 minutes until done.
9.Add rice into a greased casserole, then pour in the shrimp and scallops mixture and mix well.
10.Pour the cream sauce over the shrimp and scallops mixture, and sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
11.Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

PROS

This dish is rich, creamy and full of flavor.

It’s perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party with friends.

The combination of shrimp, scallops, and cheese make it a favorite among seafood lovers.

CONS

This recipe requires some effort and time to prepare.

It’s not a quick meal to make on a busy weeknight.

Shrimp and scallops can be expensive, making this a more costly meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Seafood has many health benefits.
Shrimp are high in protein, low in fat and calories, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Scallops are low in fat and calories, and high in protein and vitamin B12.
Rice is a good source of carbohydrates, and the added vegetables provide nutrients and fiber to the dish.

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