Divine Crab and Shrimp

An easy and flavorful baked crab and shrimp dish. I love seafood and creamy sauces. I often serve this with a side of pasta, a fresh salad and a good glass of Pinot Grigio. It also makes a nice meal to share with guests.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup  diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced mushrooms
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  cups heavy cream, divided
• 2  ounces  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons dry sherry
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 2  cups  cooked  crabmeat
• 1  cup  peeled cooked shrimp
• 1 1⁄2 cups garlic-flavored croutons
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley
• 4  tablespoons  melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
3. Saute diced onions and mushrooms in melted butter.
4. Remove from heat and whisk in flour.
5. Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and whisk well, return to heat.
6. Add cheese and stir until creamy.
7. Remove from heat and pour in remaining cream.
8. Stir in sherry, paprika, crabmeat, and shrimp.
9. Spoon mixture into 6 large individual ramekins.
10. In a food processor or blender, blend together croutons and parsley.
11. Top each filled ramekin with crouton mixture.
12. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
13. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly.