Louisiana Casserole
This Louisiana Casserole is bursting with flavors! Enjoy a comforting dish of shrimp, andouille sausage, and spices that everyone will love.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup butter salted
- 1 medium yellow onion minced (about ⅓ cup)
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 14 ounces andouille sausage cut into ½ inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice white or brown
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes 14.5-ounce
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure the shrimp is peeled and deveined, the sausages are cut into rounds, and the rice is cooked. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced onion, diced green and red bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant. Next, add the andouille sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sausage is heated through and browned slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed sausage and vegetable mixture, shrimp, fire-roasted tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly so that it cooks uniformly.
- In a small bowl, combine the grated parmesan cheese, plain bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. This will give your dish a deliciously crunchy topping.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. This Louisiana Casserole is best enjoyed hot, perhaps with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish. Serve it alongside a fresh green salad or some crusty bread for a complete meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Spatula
- Aluminum Foil
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the shrimp with your favorite plant-based protein for a vegetarian option.
- Make ahead and freeze before baking for a quick meal later.
- Add a splash of chicken broth if the casserole is too dry.