Savory seafood in scallop shells

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cans(6 oz ea) crab meat or 2
cupCooked seafood
4tablespoonsButter
2tablespoonsFlour
¼cupMilk
cupHeavy cream
1tablespoonMinced green pepper
1tablespoonMinced celery
1teaspoonScraped onion
¼teaspoonAngostura aromatic bitters
1teaspoonDry mustard
1teaspoonCatsup
½teaspoonSalt
Pepper & bread crumbs

Directions

Pick over crab meat & discard cartilage. Set crab aside. Melt 2 Tbls.

butter in saucepan; blend in flour, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk & cream; stir over med heat to desired thickness. Saute' green peppers & celery in remaining butter; add to white sauce, along with onion, crab meat, Angostura & remaining seasonings. Fill scallop shells with mixture, sprinkle with bread crumbs & dot with additional butter. Run under broiler to brown.

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