I’m so happy that my seafood man “Bayou Joe” (who has been out of commission because of health reasons) is feeling better and back at selling good quality seafood.

That is why I have two shrimp recipes this week. I bought 2 lbs of shrimp and a pound of scallops which I can not wait to use. Anybody have any “can’t live without” scallop recipes??

This recipe is an adapted version of the Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole from the locally famous Winning Seasons cookbook that was put out by the Tuscaloosa Junior League in the 70’s and is a must have for any southern cook.

Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole

• 2 Tbs chopped green onions (green part only)
• 2 Tbs chopped sweet onion
• 2 Tbs slice mushrooms (I used the kind in the jar because it was all I had but fresh preferably)
• 2 Tbs butter
• 1 Tbs worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 Tbs mustard
• A few shakes of hot sauce
• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 can cream of mushroom
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• Pam cooking spray

Preheat over to 350º.

Saute pepper, onion and mushrooms in butter until soft.

Mix together onion mixture, worcestershire, mustard, hot sauce, shrimp, soup, salt, pepper, cheese and cooked rice.

Place in prepared (spray with Pam) casserole dish and top with bread crumbs and spray crumbs with Pam (to help brown). Bake for 30-35 minutes or until browned and bubbly. (I had to broil at the end to get it brown enough)

This is very simple meal that can be easily doubled and served to a crowd or it can be a different swing to a weeknight comfort meal.

**Note** – this could also be made with chicken.

Enjoy!

-abp