Shrimp Crab Au Gratin By Paula Deen Recipes

SHRIMP & CRAB AU GRATIN BY PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly add the milk, stirring with whisk to remove all lumps. Cook for 2 more minutes.
• Add the wine, lemon juice, salt, black pepper & cayenne pepper, stirring well. Continue to cook until smooth and thickened.
• Remove from heat.
• In separate pan bring 2 cups water & 1/2 teaspoons salt to boil. Add shrimp, return to boil; cook for 1 minute. Drain immediately and rough chop.
• Place roughly chopped shrimp and cleaned crab meat in large bowl. Toss with hands to mix completely taking care not to break up crab meats.
• Pour sauce over the seafood. Gently fold using large spoon or spatula.
• Spray 8-inch dish and pour mixture into the dish. Top with grated cheese, making sure to completely cover the seafood mixture.
• Bake uncovered in preheated 350º oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

THE LADY AND SON'S CRAB-STUFFED SHRIMP (PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• FOR THE SHRIMP:.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the green onions, green pepper, and garlic powder until the pepper is limp. Place in a mixing bowl and add the cream, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
• Add the cracker crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix well. Gently fold in the crabmeat.
• Split the shrimp down the bottom center to the tail, being careful not to cut through the back. Stuff each shrimp with a small mound of the crabmeat mixture. Wrap the shrimp in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and cook in the top third of the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the bacon is cooked through. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 4 minutes to crisp the bacon.
• WHILE THE SHRIMP COOKS: BASIL CREAM SAUCE.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until light brown, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and reduce the sauce by half. Add the cream and bouillon and reduce by half again. Add the pesto, bring to a simmer, and heat until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
• To serve, arrange 4 shrimp on a plate and drizzle with Basil Sauce.

SEAFOOD AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter 8 small baking dishes.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Saute shrimp and scallops until firm, about 5 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth and raise heat to high. Stir until thickened. Mix in shallots, mushrooms and wine. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Arrange shrimp, scallops and crab in the bottom of prepared dishes. Pour sauce over seafood and cover with cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 12 t o15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

SHRIMP AND CRABMEAT AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Medium Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a sauce pan; stir in flour and cook for a minute; add milk or half and half and stir constantly until sauce thicken.
• Saute shrimp and crabmeat in butter.
• Add sherry, sharp cheese, and hot cream sauce.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat thoroughly and pour into a casserole or individual au gratins.
• Sprinkle top with cracker crumbs, Romano cheese, and paprika.
• Dot with butter and cook at 350 degrees until golden brown.

SHRIMP AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Remove shells and tails from shrimp.
• Cook onion in butter until tender; stir in flour and seasonings.
• Add milk gradually and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
• Add 3/4 cup cheese and heat until melted.
• Stir in shrimp and mix well.
• Pour into 4 to 6 individual well-greased ramekins.
• Combine melted butter, bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of cheese; sprinkle over top of each ramekin.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until bubbly and brown.