Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, shelled
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 6 cups French bread cubes, dry
  • 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup water

Method

  • Thaw shrimp if frozen. Halve large shrimp.
  • In a saucepan, cook the celery and onion in butter or margarin until tender. Add shrimp and cook and stir just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the salt and ground red pepper. Place the dry bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Add the shrimp mixture; add the pecans. Stir in the egg. Drizzle enough broth or wate to moisten, tossing lightly.
  • Place in casserole dish. Bake uncovered in a 325 oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until heated through.