Tried this the other day it was great!!!!!
Cajun Fish & Andouille Casserole
Ingredients
4 good-sized fish filets (use your favorite fried, grilled, broiled)
1 package of white and long grain wild rice mix (whatever brand you like)
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped white onion
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 lb. Cajun andouille sausage (links or ground)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup Half & Half
1 cup mild cheddar or favorite cheese Finely grated
Directions
Prepare the package of white and long grain wild rice mix according to the directions, and add in the ¼ cup green onion, ¼ cup of white onion and ¼ cup of chopped nuts.
Now, if you’re using ground andouille sausage, simply brown the sausage in a pan on medium high. If you’re using andouille links, quarter the links length-wise and cut up itty bitty bite size morsels to brown. Be certain to drain the sausage after cooking.
While your rice and andouille are cooking, grab a small mixing bowl and add in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream and Half & Half. Blend it all together until it’s smooth and looks like pudding.
Once you have drained the andouille sausage, add it to the cooked rice mix.
Using a medium-sized casserole dish, we’re gonna start building layers of ingredients. First, spread some of the pudding mix to cover the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of the rice and andouille mix. Add a layer of fish filets. Add a layer of grated cheese. Repeat the process twice, which should bring you to the top of the dish. I hold back a little of the andouille to sprinkle on the top.
In a microwave, heat the casserole on high for 15 minutes.
In a conventional oven, heat the casserole at 300 degrees for 30 minutes.
The unique spice and smokiness of the andouille sausage, along with the nutty fragrance of the walnuts and texture of the wild rice blends well with any fish. The sauce in the casserole is creamy smooth and rich to taste. Notice I did not add any salt, pepper or spices, because I rely on the left over filets already being seasoned when originally cooked. This casserole will easily feed six to eight friends.
