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Special Seafood Casserole

Name: Special Seafood Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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 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

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Total Time

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

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 04, 2023

I first sampled this casserole at a baby shower and founds myself going back for more! —Angela Schwartz, Marietta, Georgia

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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 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

Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, saute scallops, onion and celery in butter until scallops are firm and opaque. Stir in flour until blended. Add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheddar cheese, sherry, salt and cayenne, stirring until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; set aside.
In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer the shrimp, crab, artichokes and water chestnuts. Top with sauce. Sprinkle with almonds and Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 518 calories, 30g fat (16g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 894mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.

Special Seafood Casserole

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