Herbed Seafood Casserole
"A friend shared this recipe when I needed a seafood dish for my annual Christmas Eve buffet. The casserole is wonderfully rich and creamy. When it comes to Christmas seafood casserole recipes, this is one of the best. —Donna Schmuland, Wetaskiwin, Alberta..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 medium carrot, shredded
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
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SEAFOOD:
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1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 pound bay scallops
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1 can (16 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
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5 tablespoons butter, cubed
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
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1-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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TOPPING:
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1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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