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shrimp casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jennette Canto
Las Vegas, NV

Perfect for special company

(1 rating)
yield 15 serving(s)
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For shrimp casserole

  • 1
    green pepper, chopped
  • 2
    stalks celery, chopped
  • 1
    medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    finely, diced sweet red peppers
  • 3 lb
    cooked, deveined shrimp
  • 1 c
    crab meat
  • 4
    hard cooked eggs, sliced
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 2 c
    light cream
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 3/4 c
    buttered cracker crumbs

How To Make shrimp casserole

  • 1
    Combine green peppers, red peppers, celery, onion and saute in a small amount of butter or cooking oil; until vegetables are tender.
  • 2
    Ad shrimp, crab and eggs.
  • 3
    Melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream; cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.Add cheese, salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Add sauce to shrimp mixture; turn into a 3 quart casserole.Sprinkle crumbs over top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes now or you can make a few hours ahead, and heat in a 350 degrees oven until bubbly when needed.

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