Shrimp Boat Supper Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 French bread loaf1
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Shelled shrimp1 Pound
 Cooked peas1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Diced celery1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chopped canned pimiento1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Mayonnaise/Salad dressing1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Ripe tomatoes3 Medium
 French salad dressing2 Tablespoon
 Dried basil leaves1 Teaspoon
 Sharp processed american cheese slices6
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Dash

Directions

Halve bread lengthwise.
With fork, remove 1/2 cup crumbs from each half.
Reserve crumbs.
Brush cut surfaces of bread with melted butter.
Combine shrimp, peas, celery, pimiento, and reserved crumbs.
Toss lightly with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
Spoon evenly into each "boat." Place on rack of broiler pan.
Halve tomatoes; brush with French salad dressing; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and basil.
Place on broiler rack with shrimp boats.
Broil 6 inches from heat for about 3 minutes.
Top boats with diagonal cheese slices.
Return to broiler till cheese bubbles and melts, about 2 minutes.
Serve immediately.
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