Shrimp & Crab Au Gratin By Paula Deen

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5-6
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb lump crabmeat, cleaned
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Recipe

• melt butter in saucepan over low heat. stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. slowly add the milk, stirring with whisk to remove all lumps. cook for 2 more minutes.
• add the wine, lemon juice, salt, black pepper & cayenne pepper, stirring well. continue to cook until smooth and thickened.
• remove from heat.
• in separate pan bring 2 cups water & 1/2 teaspoons salt to boil. add shrimp, return to boil; cook for 1 minute. drain immediately and rough chop.
• place roughly chopped shrimp and cleaned crab meat in large bowl. toss with hands to mix completely taking care not to break up crab meats.
• pour sauce over the seafood. gently fold using large spoon or spatula.
• spray 8-inch dish and pour mixture into the dish. top with grated cheese, making sure to completely cover the seafood mixture.
• bake uncovered in preheated 350º oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.