Rec. Baked Shrimp in Scallop Shells

marsha-tbay

Well-known member
1/4 c chopped green onion

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tbsp butter

1/4 c flour

1/2 tsp salt

2 Tbls cocktail sauce

1-1/2 c half and half cream

1/2 c dry white wine

1 # boiled shrimp

1 small can water chestnuts, sliced

1/2 c fresh bread crumbs

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

2 tsp chopped parsley

1/2 tsp paprika

3 tbsp melted butter

lime slices

Saute onion and garlic in butter until tender; blend in flour, salt and cocktail sauce. Remove from heat; stir in cream gradually. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute.

Stir in wine, shrimp and water chestnuts, reserving a few shrimp for top.

Spoon into 6 buttered scallop shells. Combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley and paprika in small bowl; stir in melted butter. Sprinkle crumb miture over shrimp filling.

Bake at 350, 15-20 minutes. Garnish with whole shrimp and lime slices on each.

Serves 6

 
Back
Top