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Shrimp And Crab Bake

This is an easy to make casserole that's great with a small salad and a glass of white wine.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Difficulty: Easy
Allergen: Dairy, Gluten, Shellfish
Calories per serving: 294kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound linguini
  • ½ pound imitation crab
  • ½ pound shrimp, cooked
  • ½ cup mozzarella, grated
  • ½ cup jack cheese, grated
  • ½ cup parmesan, grated
  • 2 tablespoon *flour
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve.
  • To make the bechemel, melt butter on low heat and add flour. Mix well to combine. Add nutmeg, cayenne, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir until thickened.
  • Mix cheese into bechamel and stir thoroughly until all cheese is melted. Add shrimp and crab. Combine pasta and sauce in baking pan. Dust with parmesan and bake at 350 til sauce is bubbling and slightly browned on top.

Notes

It's best to make this with the little bay shrimp, but regular shrimp is fine, too.  You could also add lobster or use real crab depending on your budget.
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