Crab and Shrimp Gratin

Submitted by Kizzikate

"Individual gratin dishes make a special presentation of this yummy seafood bake. Can also be prepared in a 1-quart baking dish. From The Big Book of Casseroles."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash white pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 ounces small shrimp, cooked & chopped
• 8 ounces crabmeat, flaked
• 3⁄4 cup coarse breadcrumbs
• 1 cup swiss cheese, grated
• paprika

directions

1. Melt butter in skillet, over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms 5 minutes. Stir in flour; blend well.
2. Add half-and-half, stir until thickened, approx 3 minutes. Add wine, salt, white pepper,and Worcestershire. Fold in shrimp and crab.
3. Spoon into 4 (4x6) gratin dishes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; toss with crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over dishes.
4. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Top with cheese, and dust with paprika. Bake 10 minutes, or until bubbly.