Shrimp-stuffed peppers

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3clovesGarlic; split
2quartsWater
6mediumsGreen peppers
2tablespoonsMargarine
2tablespoonsFlour
cupEvaporated skim milk
2tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
¼cupOnion; grated
¼cupCelery; finely chopped
¼cupMushrooms; fresh or canned
1dashPaprika
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
1dashCayenne pepper; (optional)
¼teaspoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
½cupCooked rice
1poundsFresh peeled & boiled shrimp
½cupParmesan cheese; grated [M says: omit]

Directions

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Place garlic in pan with 2 qt of water. Bring to a boil. Cut tops off peppers, scoop out center and cook in boiling water for 10 min.

In a saucepan make a white sauce: Melt margarine slowly, then slowly add flour to form paste in middle of pan. Cook and stir 2-3 min, until light tan color. Slowly stir in evaporated milk. Continue to stir sauce until it thickens.

Add lemon juice, onion, celery, mushrooms, ground peppers, garlic powder, and worcestershire sauce to the white sauce. Add half of the parmesan cheese (¼ c). Cook over low heat until blended. Remove from heat.

Mix shrimp and rice into sauce. Stuff peppers with mixture.

Top with remaining cheese and the paprika. Place in baking dish with ½" water. Bake at 350F for 30 min. Serves 6.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by "Rfm" <Robert-Miles@...> on Aug 29, 98, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.