Shrimp and Crabmeat Au Gratin |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Southern Living; for special occasions. Ingredients:
1 lb lump crabmeat |
1 lb shrimp, deveined and cooked |
3 tablespoons sherry wine |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese |
salt |
pepper |
1/2 cup crushed cracker crumb |
1/2 cup romano cheese |
butter |
1 tablespoon paprika |
6 tablespoons butter |
6 tablespoons flour |
3 cups milk or 3 cups half-and-half |
Directions:
1. Medium Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a sauce pan; stir in flour and cook for a minute; add milk or half and half and stir constantly until sauce thicken.
2. Saute shrimp and crabmeat in butter.
3. Add sherry, sharp cheese, and hot cream sauce.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Heat thoroughly and pour into a casserole or individual au gratins.
6. Sprinkle top with cracker crumbs, Romano cheese, and paprika.
7. Dot with butter and cook at 350 degrees until golden brown.
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