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Topic: Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin

Nyxxie Title: Posts: 0 Registered: ???? Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 0 User ID: 584,056	Subject: Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin
	* 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup whole milk * 1/2 cup dry white wine * 1 lemon, juiced * Salt * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper * 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper * 1 pound small or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined * 1 pound claw crabmeat, picked through for shells * 1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat. When the butter is completely melted, stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 1 minute over low heat, stirring constantly. Slowly add the milk. Using a whisk, stir briskly until you have a smooth sauce, about 2 minutes. Add the wine, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne and whisk again. Switch to the wooden spoon and keep stirring the white sauce until it is completely smooth and thickened, about the consistency of mayonnaise. Remove from the heat. Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan and add the shrimp. When the water returns to a boil, cook the shrimp for 1 minute. Drain immediately. Roughly chop the shrimp and put in a large mixing bowl. Add the crabmeat and, with your hands, toss gently to mix. Pour the sauce over the seafood. With a large spoon, gently combine, taking care not to break apart the crabmeat. Spray an 8-inch square disposable aluminum foil pan with vegetable oil cooking spray (there will be a little left over for a tasty lunch for the cook) or use an 11 by 7-inch casserole dish. Pour the mixture into the pan. Place the grated cheese on top, completely covering the seafood mixture. Wrap the uncooked casserole securely with plastic wrap, the with aluminum foil. Place the pan into a plastic freezer bag and seal. Freeze. Prepare a label with these instructions: Completely thaw in refrigerator. When ready to bake, remove the foil and plastic wrap. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly. If serving immediately, bake in a 350 degree F oven uncovered, for about 25 minutes, until bubbly. Paula Dean made this over the weekend! It looks and sounds fabulous! -----signature-----
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vn_parsonjackrussell Posts: 10,924 Registered: Jun 30, '00 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 10,472 User ID: 32,201	Subject: Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin
	i think it would also work well interchanging jumbo lump crab, bay scallops, diver scallops, rock shrimp, squid, etc -----signature----- Parson Jack Russell the Bunny Master Level 80 Gnome Warlock, Silver Hand Level 80 Sword, Harvestgain http://www.gordonkeith.com http://www.greyhoundadoptiontx.org
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Lynea Title: Dances with Trolls Posts: 82,344 Registered: Jul 26, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 80,243 User ID: 280,742	Subject: Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin
	That sounds pretty darn yummy. I'd probably throw in some green onions for color and a bit of onion flavor. -----signature----- http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/ "It's crazy that the board newbies think I am a Liberal and B_T is a neo-con." - Gustaive_MT "God left a very clear instruction to Adam. The ****head couldn't even follow that." - -Abednego-
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LadyLuc Posts: 5,582 Registered: May 28, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 5,530 User ID: 806,458	Subject: Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin
	That sounds very tasty. -----signature----- Lucrenda, NE Druid, Lightbringer Lucrenda, AC1 - Frostfell - retired Strahd says, "Can't you see I'm leading 50+ people to their deaths?" Lucrenda & Cere married in RL June 2005
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