Sweet shrimp raises humble
white rice to glorious heights in this Louisiana tidelands dish.
Baked with cream and a trio of zesty seasonings, this dish will
make you think you're dining in the Latin Quarter!
Louisiana
Shellfish Casserole
- 2 cups cooked rice
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 pounds medium cooked shrimp
- Day One: Place rice, cream,
ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, butter and hot pepper sauce in
a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir to combine.
- Add shrimp, remove from
heat. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring periodically to hasten cooling.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Day Two: Preheat oven
to 350°F. Turn mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish
or a greased 14 x 10 x 2-inch roasting pan. Cover and bake for
45 minutes or until nearly firm. Remove from oven; serve hot.
Makes 5 servings.