Shrimp And Crab Au Gratin Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour3 Tablespoon
 Gravy base1 Tablespoon
 Milk2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Processed american cheese5 Ounce
 Cooked lump crab meat/7 1/2-ounce canned crab meat, drained and cartilage removed8 Ounce
 Shelled shrimp8 Ounce
 Paprika To Taste
 Toast points1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2305 Calories from Fat 897

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 100 g154.2%

Saturated Fat 54.3 g271.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 749.7 mg249.9%

Sodium 5054.8 mg210.6%

Total Carbohydrates 192 g64%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20.1%

Sugars 30.9 g

Protein 163 g326.1%

Vitamin A 42.9% Vitamin C 8.7%

Calcium 78% Iron 94.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In saucepan melt butter; blend in flour and chicken base.
Add milk.
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
Add 7 cup of the cheese; stir to melt.
Tint with a few drops of yellow food coloring.
Cut crab meat into pieces; add crab and shrimp to creamed mixture.
Pour into four 8-ounce casserole dishes, top with remaining cheese, and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 350° till hot, 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve with toast points.
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