Shrimp And Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. rice, cooked
1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut up and cooked or 1 pkg. frozen cut up asparagus, cooked
3 (4 oz.) cans shrimp
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/4 c. milk
1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Spread cooked rice in buttered baking dish, 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2-inches.
Spread asparagus over rice. Cover with shrimp.
Melt butter; stir in flour and cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
Remove from heat.
Stir in milk and cheese.
Bring to boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Season to taste with salt and paprika.
Pour sauce over shrimp in baking dish.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake 20 minutes.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.