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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe was found online by a friend from work and it immediately became one of our favorites. The casserole is so creamy and perfectly flavored. It makes a very elegant presentation served in individual ramekins. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter |
1/4 cup flour |
2 cups heavy cream, divided |
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated |
2 tablespoons dry sherry |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/2-1 teaspoon old bay seasoning |
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional) |
4 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional) |
1 teaspoon onion, minced |
2 cups crabmeat, picked and cleaned |
1 cup shrimp, peeled |
1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons |
1/4 cup fresh parsley |
4 tablespoons butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt 3 T butter over medium heat in a large saucepan; remove from heat and whisk in flour.
3. Whisk in 1/2 c of heavy cream and return to heat.
4. Add in the parmesan cheese; stir until creamy.
5. Remove from heat and add in the remaining cream.
6. Add in the sherry, paprika, Old Bay, cayenne, mushrooms, minced onion, crabmeat and shrimp.
7. Spoon the mixture into 6 ramekins.
8. In a food processor, blend the croutons and parsley together.
9. Top each casserole with this mixture and drizzle with the 4 T of melted butter.
10. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top is browned and bubbly.
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