Creole Casserole

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1 eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and diced
* 1½ teaspoons salt, divided
* 2 cups water
* ½ cup chopped celery
* ½ cup chopped onion
* ½ cup chopped green pepper
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 3 cups cooked rice
* ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
* 1 cup raw peeled and deveined shrimp, minced
* ½ cup dry bread crumbs
* ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
* ½ to 1 teaspoon paprika
== Directions ==
# Combine eggplant, ½ teaspoon salt and water in large saucepan.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
# Drain and set aside.
# Cook celery, onion and green pepper in butter in large skillet until tender-crisp.
# Stir in eggplant, rice, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
# Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
# Add shrimp, crumbs and parsley.
# Turn into greased, shallow baking dish.
# Sprinkle with paprika.
# Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Category:Creole Meat Dishes
Category:Casserole Recipes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
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Category:Main Dish Seafood Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Shrimp Recipes
Category:Celery Recipes
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