SHRIMP ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

SHRIMP ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

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6 1/2 tbsp butter
4 1/2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups half and half
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 cup (or more,depending) of dry sherry
dash of paprika
2 jars diced marinated atrichoke hearts
1 1/2 lbs fresh shrimp
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms 2 cups cooked white rice or egg noodles (your call)
1/2 cup micro-plained parmesian cheese

Steps:

Preheat to 375. Soak rice in pot of water and clean, researve shrimps and shells. Set aside to be used when perpairing mushrooms. Bundel shells in cheesecloth. Meanwhile, make the roux. melt 4 1/2 tbls butter in saute pan and stir into flour. When mixed , GRADUALLY add the half and half while stirring constanly. When thicked, add salt and pepper to taste. Arrange diced artichokes on first layer of casserole dish. Next layer are the shrimp and finally the sherry/butter mushrooms folded on top. Next layer on the roux after adding the sherry and worcesttershire sauce mixture. Top with cheese and a dash of paprika and bake 25 to 35 minutes. Serve over white rice and buttered egg noddles.