Originally Posted by
Calypso Jones
Had to post this.
Nutria Seafood Surprise Casserole What's the Surprise you ask? There is no Nutria.
I cut this recipe in half and it still made a nice 9 X 13 Dish.
3/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 plus 1T of flour
3 cups half and half
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 t salt
1/2 t red pepper
1 small onion, grated
3/4 cup sherry
2 lbs medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined
1 lb scallops
1 lb lump crabmeat, drained and flaked
2 14 oz cans of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
2 8oz cans of sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Melt butter in a ditch over low heat, add flour, stirring till smooth. Cook one minute stirring constantly.
Gradually add half and half, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly till thickened,
Add cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, stirring till cheese melts.
Stir in onions and sherry.
Arrange shrimp, scallops, crab, artichokes, water chestnuts in lightly greated 3 1/2 qt shallow casserole.
Pour sauce over seafood and vegetables, sprinkle with almonds and parmesan.
Bake 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until lightly browned.
Yield 8 to 10 servings.
I served with rice and corn on the cob.