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This Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole is a healthy dinner recipe that’s packed with whole grains, protein, and plenty of flavor! It’s an easy one dish meal that tastes creamy, comforting and indulgent — but it’s also good for your waistline!

A close up of a shrimp and wild rice casserole in a baking dish

If you get tired of serving chicken or pasta for dinner every night, then this will soon become a new favorite!

It’s full of mild ingredients and family-friendly flavors, so it’s a great way to incorporate some seafood into your family’s diet. Nobody can resist a warm, creamy casserole on a cool winter night!

A close up of a shrimp and wild rice casserole

I love when I can take classic casserole recipes and turn them into a healthier version of the comfort food that we crave!

You don’t need any cans of condensed soup to make this smooth and thick cream sauce from scratch. It’s fast and easy, but it also happens to be incredibly nutritious and delicious.

At a time of year when we’re faced with so many rich, sweet treats, this is the perfect dinner option to bring a little bit of balance into your everyday routine. I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!

Wild Rice Vs White Rice

Wild rice is super healthy and packed full of nutrients. It’s even got few calories and more nutrients than brown rice.

It’s full of fiber and protein making and it not only nutritious but it keeps you feeling full and satisfied!

How to Make Shrimp Wild Rice Casserole in 5 Easy Steps

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add celery, mushrooms, and onion and cook until tender.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp, cooked rice, and cooked vegetables.
  3. In the same skillet that you used for the vegetables, prepare a cream sauce. Melt remaining butter; whisk in the flour to form a paste.
  4. Whisk in milk, bring to a simmer, and allow to thicken while stirring. Remove from heat, stir in yogurt until completely combined.
  5. Pour sauce over rice mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parsley. Bake.

An overhead shot of a shrimp and wild rice casserole

Top Tips and Variations – Shrimp & Wild Rice Casserole

  • For an easy shortcut use microwave wild rice.
  • Use peeled and deveined shrimp to speed things up, I like to use frozen and thaw them overnight in the fridge.
  • Use low-fat milk to lighten the dish up further.
  • You can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt.
  • I like to use whole wheat breadcrumbs for added nutrients but you can use white bread crumbs.
  • You can use any mushrooms in this recipe.

An overhead shot of a shrimp and wild rice casserole with a serving spoon scooping some up

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Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 185 kcal
A super easy and nutritious Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole that's so easy to prep. A comforting meal that's full of goodness and sure to be loved by the whole family.

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup diced green onion
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice for an easy shortcut, use a microwaveable pouch of rice
  • 1 lb. cooked peeled and deveined shrimp (I use frozen shrimp and thaw overnight in refrigerator)
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour can substitute with all purpose flour
  • 1 cup non-fat or low-fat milk
  • 1 cup plain Greek-style yogurt can sub with sour cream
  • ¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or pot. Add celery, mushrooms, and onion and cook until tender (approximately 7 minutes).
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp, cooked rice, and cooked vegetables.
  • In the same skillet that you used for the vegetables, prepare a cream sauce. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; whisk in the flour to form a paste. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in milk, bring to a simmer, and allow to thicken while stirring (approximately 3 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in yogurt until completely combined.
  • Pour sauce over rice mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parsley.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.

Notes

  • For an easy shortcut use microwave wild rice.
  • Use peeled and deveined shrimp to speed things up, I like to use frozen and thaw them overnight in the fridge.
  • Use low-fat milk to lighten the dish up further.
  • You can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt.
  • I like to use whole wheat breadcrumbs for added nutrients but you can use white bread crumbs.
  • You can use any mushrooms in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 5.5mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword: shrimp casserole, Wild Rice Casserole
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: The Seasoned Mom

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  1. Nummy!! I love chicken wild rice soup – it’s so creamy and comforting. But this is a whole new take on that. I love the use of shrimp!! I have a few bags in my freezer (when I stocked up because they were on sale) 😉 I cannot wait to try this Blair!

    1. This is very similar to chicken and wild rice soup…in casserole form! I hope that you have a chance to try it! Shrimp is definitely a staple that I stock up on as well. Love Costco for that!

  2. I never would have thought to include shrimp in a casserole but this looks delicious! I love that you added mushrooms, too!