Cheesy Shrimp and Rice

Use leftover rice in this comforting, cheesy shrimp and rice weeknight dish that comes together in just over 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 338 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• ½ green bell pepper, diced
• 1 ½ cups cooked rice
• ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 1 celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp until firm and pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.

Step 2

Add mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, and onions to the skillet. Saute until all vegetables are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in flour, bouillon, seafood seasoning, garlic, and cayenne. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until mixture starts to thicken. Add cooked rice, Cheddar cheese, and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve.