SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Shrimp and Asparagus Casserole image

This scrumptious seafood dish "travels well". At least, the recipe does= I make sure to pack it in my handbag whenever my husband and I are preparing to visit out-of-state relatives. Now that we're retired, we travel often. And it's our custom to take over in the kitchen wherever we visit and whip up one of our own family favorites-frequently this casserole. It never fails to win us compliments...along with invitations to visit again!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen asparagus cuts
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup more cream or 1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound cooked small shrimp
1/2 cup buttered soft bread crumbs

Steps:

On stove top or in a microwave oven, blanch asparagus for 3 minutes. Drain well; set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream; cook until thickened. Stir in wine (or substitute). Season with salt and pepper. Stir in beaten egg yolk, cheese and shrimp. , In a buttered 2-1/2-qt. casserole, arrange half the asparagus; pour on half the sauce. Repeat layers. Top with buttered crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.