SHRIMP AU GRATIN

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This dish will impress! Serve it for a special dinner, holiday or just because! When Au Gratin is this easy, there is no need to order at a restaurant!

Provided by Sylvia Waldsmith

Categories     Seafood

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 Tbsp butter
6 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c half and half
3/4 c shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to tate
2 - 3 dash(es) hot sauce, or to taste
3 c uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, slightly chopped
3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal
3/4 c panko bread crumbs
3 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly for one minute. Whisk in half and half until smooth and thick.
  • 3. In small bowl, mix together the cheeses, reserve ¾ cup to use for topping. Add cheese to half and half mixture and stir until melted. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce, taste and adjust seasoning.
  • 4. Remove from heat, stir in shrimp and scallions until well blended. Pour mixture into large oven proof baking dish, or 6 individual oven proof baking dishes.
  • 5. Mix bread crumbs and melted butter until well blended. Sprinkle reserved cheese over top of large dish or divide evenly over individual dishes. Top with bread crumbs.
  • 6. Bake for 30 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.

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