Seafood Casserole

1 med. onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper,

2 stalks celery chopped

2 tsp minced garlic,

1 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped

1 bunch fresh parsley

1 bunch green onions

1/2 stick butter

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup half n' half

1 lb crawfish, shrimp or crab meat

1 tsp. Tony Chacheres’

1 tbl your favorite hot sauce

3 cups cooked rice

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

provolone cheese to cover the top

Melt butter on medium heat, in large,  heavy skillet. Saute in the butter the onions, bell pepper, celery, jalapeno and garlic until soft. Add seafood, seasoning, parsley, and green onions, and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Add soups and diced tomatoes, half n' half, and hot sauce and stir. After boils add the rice, and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs and provolone cheese Bake at 350 degrees, for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve over French bread. The Tasty French Bread below makes a great meal. I heat the bread as below then pour casserole over the bread and put it all back in the over.

Shrimp Creole

2 lbs. medium shrimp
2 tbs.'s olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tsp.'s garlic, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped, (including tops)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 16 oz. can canned diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
1 8 0z. can tomato sauce
1/4 cup red wine
2 tbs. lemon juice

2 tbs. soy sauce
2 tbs. Cajun seasoning
2 or 3 bay leaves
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce

¼ cup half and half
Salt and Pepper to taste

add lemon juice and soy on shrimp and season with 1 tbs. Cajun seasoning. 

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet, over medium heat. 

Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, and saute until tender. 

Add seasoned shrimp and saute for until shrimp start to turn pink. 

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, red wine, and seasonings. 

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. 

Stir in green onions , parsley, half and half and Worcestershire sauce, cover and cook for another 20 minutes.

                                        Calories    Fat (g)     Carb (g)  Protein (g)   Sodium (mg)

Recipe Totals                       1024.3    25.7        103.0           98.2              3737.3

Per Serving Totals                170.7     4.3          17.2            16.4               622.9