Shrimp And Rice Au Gratin

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 lb american cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 dash paprika
• 1 cup shrimp, peeled
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup breadcrumbs, the soft kind (panko)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 melt butter in a saucepan; add flour, blending well.
• 3 add milk gradually and cook until thickened.
• 4 add half of cheese and seasoning; cook until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
• 5 clean the shrimp and break them in half.
• 6 mix with rice and sauce.
• 7 place in buttered baking dish, sprinkle with crumbs and cover with remaining cheese.
• 8 bake for 15 minutes or until crumbs are browned and cheese is melted.