1 Pot: Shrimp Casserole

Directions

1. This can be made with any combination of seafood, such as scallops, crab or possibly lobster. Serve with green beans and endive salad.
2. In saucepan, bring 1-1/2 c. salted water to boil. Stir in rice; cover and simmer over low heat for 15-20 min or possibly till tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in egg white and 1 tb of the parsley.
3. Press mix into bottom of greased 8-inch square baking dish or possibly other shallow heat proof casserole with same volume; set aside.
4. Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, heat 1 tb of the butter over medium-high heat; cook garlic, mushrooms and celery, stirring, for about 5 min or possibly just till vegetables start to brown. Stir in onions, dill and 1/4 ts each of the salt and pepper; cook over high heat for about 2 min or possibly till lightly browned. transfer to large bowl.
5. Whip out skillet; pour in 2 c. water and bring to simmer. Cook shrimp for about 1 minute or possibly just till pink. Reserve 1 c. of liquid, rinse shrimp under cool running water. Shell and devein shrimp; arrange over rice in baking dish.
6. In heavy saucepan, heat remaining butter over medium heat; stir in flour.
7. Cook, stirring, for about 2 min, without browning; gradually whisk in reserved liquid and lowfat milk. Cook, stirring, for about 20 min or possibly till thickened. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 c. of the cheese, lemon rind and remaining salt and pepper till cheese is melted. Stir into vegetable mix along with remaining parsley; pour over shrimp in baking dish.
8. [Can be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
9. Let stand at room temperature for 30 min before baking.]
10. In small bowl, stir together remaining cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle proportionately over casserole. Bake in 325F 160C oven for 40-50 min or possibly till heated through. Broil for about 2 min or possibly till top is golden brown. Let stand for 15 min.
11. Tip: For added colour, substitute 1/4 c. wild rice for long-grain rice.
12. cook wild rice for 30 min before adding long-grain rice.
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