Shrimp and Crabmeat Au Gratin

Southern Living; for special occasions.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lump crabmeat
• 1  lb shrimp, deveined and cooked
• 3  tablespoons sherry wine
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  ounces sharp cheddar cheese
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  crushed  cracker crumb
• 1⁄2 cup romano cheese
•  butter
• 1  tablespoon paprika

• Medium Cream Sauce

• 6  tablespoons butter
• 6  tablespoons flour
• 3  cups milk or 3  cups half-and-half

Directions

1. 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.
2. Saute shrimp and crabmeat in butter.
3. Add sherry, sharp cheese, and hot cream sauce.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Heat thoroughly and pour into a casserole or individual au gratins.
6. Sprinkle top with cracker crumbs, Romano cheese, and paprika.
7. Dot with butter and cook at 350 degrees until golden brown.