Shrimp and Rice Casserole

Shrimp and Rice Casserole

  

  

      Ingredients

 1/4 cup butter 

 1/2 cup flour

 2 cups half and half

 1/2 cup dry sherry

 1/4 cup tomato paste

 1 teaspoon sea salt

 1 teaspoon dill weed

 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

 1 tablespoon lemon juice

 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained

 1 10-ounce package frozen green peas, cooked and drained

 3 cups cooked rice

 1 3-ounce can rice noodles                 

                       

                                 

 Directions

 1. Melt butter; stir in flour to make a smooth paste. 

Gradually blend in half and half; simmer about 5 minutes, 

stirring constantly. 

 2. Stir in sherry, tomato paste, salt, dill, onion powder, 

pepper, lemon juice, mushrooms, peas, shrimp and rice.

 3. Spoon into greased shallow 2-1/2-quart baking dish.

 4. Sprinkle with noodles. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.