Ingredients

  • 1 c. finely chopped celery
  • 1 c. finely chopped onion
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. evaporated milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 (6 oz.) can water chestnuts
  • 1/2 lb. cooked shrimp
  • 1/2 lb. white crabmeat
  • 1/2 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c. dry wine

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute' onions and celery in butter; blend flour in well. Add milk and stir. Add egg yolks, stirring constantly. Stir in salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes. Blend in shrimp and crabmeat. Pour mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Bell's Best Cookbook
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
Seafood Au Gratin