Irresistible Creamy Shrimp Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups wide egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2.5 cups milk
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers
• 1 tablespoon cold butter, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3-quart casserole dish to prevent sticking.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until opaque and pink, around 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Return the water to a rolling boil, add the noodles, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour to form a paste. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the milk and cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Return to low heat, simmer, and whisk constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Place the cooked noodles in the prepared casserole dish. Top with peas, mushrooms, and the cooked shrimp. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the casserole. Sprinkle crushed cracker crumbs over the top for a delightful crunch. Dot the top with about 6 thin slices of butter.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the cracker topping is golden brown and crisp, approximately 1 hour. Let cool slightly before serving this delicious shrimp casserole.

Nutrition

• Calories: 263 kcal
• Fat Content: 12 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 614 mg
• Protein Content: 16 g
• Cholesterol Content: 126 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g