shrimp and crabmeat augratin

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Brusly, LA
Updated on Jan 12, 2024

Louisiana blue crabs and shrimp makes this dish simply the best. Full of beautiful shrimp and lump crabmeat in a creamy cheese sauce that is so satisfying.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lump crab meat
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 4 cups yellow onions
  • 1 cup celery
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded american cheese
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cans evaporated milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup self rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 3 tablespoons green onion

How To Make shrimp and crabmeat augratin

  • Step 1
    Clean shrimp, and slice in half. Boil shrimp in 3 cups of water and a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Strain and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Finely chop onions and celery, and add to a large saucepan with melted butter..cover and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add salt and pepper, flour, and cheese. On medium heat cook until cheese melts. Stir in 2 cans of evaporated milk. In separate bowl mix egg yolks with remaining cans of milk.
  • Step 4
    Turn heat to low, gradually add egg mixture to saucepan cook until creamy. Add parsley flakes, green onions, shrimp, and crabmeat. Spoon into a 9x13 pan…refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 20 minutes at 450 degrees F. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.

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Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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