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Cullen's Little Fresh Shrimp Casserole

9 cup water
3 lb unpeeled medium fresh shrimp
1 tbl lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tbl butter or margarine melted
1 can cream of celery soup - (10 3/4 oz) undiluted
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly-ground white pepper
3 cup cooked rice
    Paprika to taste
    Fresh parsely sprigs for garnish

 Method :
Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp. Reserve 6 shrimp. Combine remaining shrimp and lemon juice; set aside.
Cook green pepper and onion in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
Combine soup, half-and-half, sherry, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir in shrimp, vegetable mixture, and rice. Spoon into lightly greased individual au gratin dishes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with reserved shrimp and parsley, if desired.
This recipe yields 6 servings.