SHRIMP AND CRAB AL FORNO

SHRIMP AND CRAB AL FORNO image

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces (1 1/3 cups) orzo
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 shallots, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp
8 ounces lump or claw crabmeat (such as Phillips)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Cook orzo 2 minutes less than package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan until melted. Turn off heat and stir in cooked orzo, shrimp, crabmeat, parsley, salt and cayenne. 3. Pour mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly. Turn broiler on HIGH and broil 2 minutes, until lightly browned.