The BEST Shrimp Casserole Recipe Ever (Takes Just 5 Minutes To Prep)

This shrimp casserole is anything but your average, run-of-the-mill seafood casserole. That's because there's just so, so much deliciousness packed into every bite of this stuff, and it's so easy to make too. It's made with perfectly seasoned shrimp, hearty wild rice, and a rich, creamy sauce that's to die for. Then, all of that tastiness is brought together with an ooey-gooey cheese topping. Best of all though, this shrimp casserole takes just 5 minutes to prepare!

The Best Shrimp Casserole

This shrimp and wild rice casserole put all other shrimp casserole recipes to shame - atleast any other seafood-based ones.

It's just so simple, yet so tasty. I mean, this seafood casserole has, of course, tender shrimp that's perfectly cooked and seasoned, some creamy soup, tasty rice, and melty cheese.

What's not to love about that? 

Plus, this casserole is a breeze to make. Honestly, as far as easy to make casserole recipes go, this shrimp casserole has got to be one of the easiest. I mean, in just 3 easy-to-do steps, you can have this dish baked and on the table. And from start-to-finish the whole process will take you under 30 minutes!

Also, while you're waiting for it to bake, you can make some equally delicious sides like these sugar snap peas, these sweet potato biscuits, this corn cake, or even these honey glazed carrots.

Ingredients

Another reason to love this shrimp and rice casserole recipe is that it's made with super simple ingredients. In fact, you probably have them waiting for you in your kitchen right now!

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make this shrimp casserole recipe:

• 2 cups Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups Brown or Wild Rice, cooked
• 1 can Cream of Celery Soup (or cream of mushroom soup)
• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tsp. Paprika Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• Salt and Pepper

See? It couldn't be simpler.

By the way, if you have any extra shrimp, you can use it to make this seafood casserole next! Or, for something a little different, check out this cheesy tuna casserole.

Ingredient Substitutions and Modifications

Now, I think this recipe is best when it's made exactly how it's written, but that doesn't mean you can't make a few modifications to it. So, with that said, I've listed a couple of ideas below.

First off, this recipe calls for cream of celery soup to make the creamy sauce. But, if you don't have that on hand - and don't want to make a run to the store - you can substitute it with cream of mushroom soup or even jarred alfredo sauce.

Now, if you want to turn up the heat, you can make spicy shrimp by adding some chili powder, cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the shrimp mixture. Or, for a more subtle spice, you can sprinkle in some Old Bay seasoning. I've made the shrimp both ways, and the results were phenomenal.

Speaking of adding flavor, you can also mix some crushed Ritz crackers with butter and sprinkle them on top of the shredded cheese, or you can use bread crumbs to give the casserole an addictive crunchiness.

Lastly, for the rice, I love making this a wild rice casserole since it has such as delicious flavor. But, having said that, you can also use brown rice, and the casserole will be just as delicious. 

How to Make Shrimp Casserole

As I said earlier, this shrimp casserole recipe is quite simple.

You basically just have to cook the shrimp and rice in boiling pots of water, then mix the ingredients together in a casserole dish, and then bake everything in the oven.

Yep, that's all there is to it,

So, without further ado, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Cook The Shrimp and Rice

First, you're going to start by cooking the shrimp and rice.

So, to do that, you'll want to bring two medium sized pots of water to a boil. Then, in one pot of boiling water, you can cook the rice of your choice according to the package directions.

And, in the other pot, you can cook the shrimp. You'll just want to add the shrimp to the pot for about 5 minutes - or until they're fully cooked - and then drain the water and set the shrimp aside. 

Step 2: Combine the Ingredients

Next, you can preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish - or something similar in size - with cooking spray or oil.

Then, in a large bowl, add the cooked shrimp, cooked rice, cream of celery soup (or cream of mushroom soup), paprika powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Give all of these ingredients a good mix until the cooked rice and shrimp have combined well with one another.

Step 3: Bake The  Casserole

Once the ingredients are fully combined, transfer the casserole mixture into the greased casserole dish and finish it off by sprinkling the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of it.

Now, you can bake the shrimp casserole for about 25 minutes or until the cheese is nice and bubbly and golden brown on top.

Finally, serve this baked dish hot with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top, and enjoy!

How to Store Shrimp Casserole

This recipe for shrimp casserole makes about 4-6 large servings, depending on how you portion it out. So it'll be perfect for a big family dinner and to have some leftovers for the next few days.

Speaking of leftovers, to store this shrimp casserole, you can either put a lid on the entire casserole dish or transfer the casserole to an airtight container. Stored wither of these ways, it'll last in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

How to Reheat Shrimp Casserole

Once you're ready to enjoy this delicious casserole again, you'll definitely want to reheat it.

To do that, put your leftover casserole back is baking dish and cover it with foil. Then, warm it in the oven at 300°F for about 10-15 minutes - or until the cheese melts and the filling is warmed through. 

Alternatively, to warm it up even quicker, you can reheat smaller sized servings of it in the microwave. I usually just reheat it in 30 second intervals until it's warm - usually it takes aroun a minute and a half. 

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make shrimp casserole!

I know I'm biased, but I think this is one of the best shrimp casserole recipes you'll find. I don't know if it's the delicious combination of simple ingredients or the fact that it's so easy to make, but I keep finding myself whipping this shrimp and rice recipe up for dinner again and again.

And that's especially true when I need a weeknight family meal for those busy days since it requires such minimal prep. Plus, my family really loves it too, so it's a win-win.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy making and eating this shrimp casserole as much as my family and I do.

As always, if you give this recipe a try, leave a comment to let me know how it went.

More Casserole Recipes

If you liked the simplicity of this recipe, we have a ton of other casserole recipes on the blog that you can try next! 

Here are a few of our most popular ones:

• Poppy seed chicken casserole
• Salmon casserole
• Crab casserole
• Tuna noodle casserole
• John Wayne casserole
• Broccoli cheddar casserole

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