Shrimp And Vegetable Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, steamed and cleaned
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, lightly steamed
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced or 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup dry sherry (not cooking sherry)
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat over to 375 degrees.
• 2 using a 2-quart casserole, layer first the asparagus, then artichokes and finally the shrimp.
• 3 saute the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter and arrange over the shrimp.
• 4 melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
• 5 slowly add the whipping cream and milk, stirring constantly.
• 6 when the sauce is thick and smooth, add the salt and peppers.
• 7 stir in the worcestershire and sherry.
• 8 pour the sauce over the casserole and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
• 9 bake for 20 minutes.