Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon mace
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or more to your taste)
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 13 ounces can evaporated milk, warmed
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add celery, green pepper, and scallions. Saute about 7 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   Add flour, salt, mace, curry powder, hot pepper sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until smooth and well blended.

5. 5

   Stir in warmed evaporated milk. Cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth and thickened.

6. 6

   Add shrimp. Cook about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.

7. 7

   Pour into a buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese and paprika.

8. 8

   Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.