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Entree: Shrimp Pie

Source of Recipe

Contra Costa Times, CA


List of Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups dried bread cubes, in 1/4-inch dice
3/4 pound medium shrimp
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
4 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper




Recipe

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat; cook onion, green pepper and celery in skillet over medium heat until onion softens, about 3 minutes. Season with thyme, salt and pepper; set aside.

2. Line greased deep 10-inch pie pan with bread cubes; top with onion mixture, shrimp, corn and cheese; set aside.

3. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, tomatoes, parsley and red pepper in a large bowl; pour mixture over ingredients in pie pan. Bake until custard sets, about 35 minutes; let stand 5 minutes before cutting.


YIELD: 8 Servings

Per serving:
265 calories, 16 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat, 160 mg cholesterol, 525 mg sodium, 2 g fiber. Calories from fat: 32 percent.