NEPTUNE'S DELIGHT

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This recipe was found online by a friend from work and it immediately became one of our favorites. The casserole is so creamy and perfectly flavored. It makes a very elegant presentation served in individual ramekins.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups heavy cream, divided
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
4 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 teaspoon onion, minced
2 cups crabmeat, picked and cleaned
1 cup shrimp, peeled
1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons
1/4 cup fresh parsley
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt 3 T butter over medium heat in a large saucepan; remove from heat and whisk in flour.
  • Whisk in 1/2 c of heavy cream and return to heat.
  • Add in the parmesan cheese; stir until creamy.
  • Remove from heat and add in the remaining cream.
  • Add in the sherry, paprika, Old Bay, cayenne, mushrooms, minced onion, crabmeat and shrimp.
  • Spoon the mixture into 6 ramekins.
  • In a food processor, blend the croutons and parsley together.
  • Top each casserole with this mixture and drizzle with the 4 T of melted butter.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top is browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.8, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 232.6, Sodium 692.5, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 15.1

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