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Shrimp: Gigi's Shrimp Gratin

Source of Recipe


Michele Gerhard






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 lbs. shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
  
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
  
• 2 Tbsp melted butter
  
• 1/4 cup flour
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half
  
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
  
• 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
  
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  
• 2 tsp chopped parsley
  
• 1/4 tsp paprika
  
• 1-1/2 Tbsp melted butter
  






Instructions



1. Reserve 6 whole shrimp; cut remainder in half lengthwise and set aside.
   
   
2. Sauté onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt. Remove from heat and gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until very thick. Stir in wine and shrimp.
   
   
3. Spoon shrimp mixture evenly into six 5-inch buttered baking seashells. Set aside. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, paprika and 1-1/2 tablespoons butter; stir until crumbly. Sprinkle over shrimp mixture. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350º F, or until heated thoroughly. Garnish with whole shrimp.
   
   Makes 6 servings.