Outstanding shrimp

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
quartWater
¼teaspoonDried green onions
1sliceLemon
1tablespoonSalt plus
1teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
½cupCelery tops
¼teaspoonInstant shrimp boil
poundsShrimp; peeled, deveined (fresh or frozen)
2tablespoonsButter
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
cupHalf-and-half cream; heated, warm to hot
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGround white pepper
tablespoonSherry wine
1can(14-oz) artichoke hearts; drained
1poundsFresh mushrooms
½cupButter
½teaspoonPaprika
4tablespoonsGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

SAUCE

Bring water & seasonings to a boil. Add shrimp. Return to boil for 1 minute. Allow to cool 2-3 minutes in water after removing from heat. Drain at once. Make sauce: Saute mushrooms in ½ cup butter 6-8 mintues. Drain & set aside. Melt 2 Tbs butter in top of double boiler or in skillet over low heat. Add flour & blend. Slowly stir in half-and-half. Add salt & white pepper. Cook & stir until sauce is smooth & boiling. Remove from heat; add sherry. Place artichoke hearts in large buttered casserole. Scatter shrimp & mushrooms over hearts. Cover with white sauce & sprinkle generously with paprika & Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve over saffron rice. This may be made a day ahead & refrigerated. Yields 6 yummy servings.

JEANNIE TURLEY

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From <Simply Southern>, the Desoto School Mothers' Assn, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .