Description
A comforting bowl of cheesy shrimp and rice that’s easy to make and perfect for busy evenings. Loaded with shrimp, veggies, and cheese, it becomes a family favorite!
Ingredients
- Shrimp: Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
- White Rice: Cooked rice acts as a hearty base for the bowl
- Vegetables: Bell peppers, onions, and corn
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheese for a gooey topping
- Heavy Cream: Adds richness
- Garlic: Fresh minced for flavor
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, and paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shrimp, chopped vegetables, and minced garlic.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the shrimp mixture and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose Quality Shrimp: Fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp will enhance the flavor significantly.
- Experiment with Veggies: Mix in your favorite vegetables or even add spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Cheesy Shrimp, Shrimp Bowls, Quick Dinner