Special Seafood Casserole Recipe

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Special Seafood Casserole Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + standing

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound sea scallops
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons sherry or apple juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (6 ounces) crab
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, chopped and patted dry
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the scallops, onion and celery in butter until scallops are firm and opaque. Stir in the flour until blended. Add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheddar cheese, sherry, salt and cayenne, stirring until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish, layer with shrimp, crab, artichokes and water chestnuts. Top with sauce. Sprinkle with almonds and cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 518 calories, 30 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 236 mg cholesterol, 894 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 38 g protein.

Originally published as Special Seafood Casserole in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2004, p50