Shelly's Recipe

SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Seafood

6 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 No.2 can artichoke hearts, drained, or 1 pkg frozen artichoke hearts, cooked
1-1/2 lbs shrimp (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/4 lb sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sherry
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese paprika

Preheat the oven to 375. Melt the butter and saute the mushrooms for 2 minutes; stir in the flour and blend. Gradually add the milk and cream, stirring constantly with a whisk. When thick, add salt and pepper. Arrange the artichokes in a buttered baking dish and place the shrimp over them. After adding the sherry and Worcestershire to the mushroom sauce, pour it over all. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika and bake for 20-30 minutes. Serve it with rice or buttered noodles. Serves 6