"This is a quick and easy recipe that is truly delicious. The melt in your mouth flavors and different textures are comforting yet elegant. It's a great make-ahead dish, too. Just assemble, cover and refrigerate, than bake when ready. —Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined