Gumbo Casserole with Creamed Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• ¹/₃ cup finely chopped celery
• ½ cup chicken broth or water
• ¹/₃ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• + 12 more ingredients
• • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (we tested with Tony Chachere's)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¹/₃ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 1 pound uncooked spaghetti, broken in half and cooked according to package directions
  • Garnish: additional chopped green onions

Peel and devein shrimp, if desired. Combine shrimp and Creole seasoning in a medium bowl; set aside.

Cook bacon drippings, flour, and oil in a large skillet over medium heat, whisking constantly, 20 to 25 minutes or until roux is the dark brown color of pecan shells. Add 1/3 cup onion an...

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