SHRIMP AND CRAB AL FORNO

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Categories     Shellfish     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces (1 1/3 cups) orzo
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 shallots, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp
8 ounces lump or claw crabmeat (such as Phillips)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Cook orzo 2 minutes less than package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan until melted. Turn off heat and stir in cooked orzo, shrimp, crabmeat, parsley, salt and cayenne. 3. Pour mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly. Turn broiler on HIGH and broil 2 minutes, until lightly browned.

London Hill
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This recipe was a bit too expensive for me, but it was a great way to celebrate a special occasion.


ahmad hariri
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort.


MD:Minto Khan
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were delicious.


Cfs Yt
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The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but the shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly.


Gamila Tamer
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This was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was a great recipe.


Bikash Pandey
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy shrimp and crab.


naman Bhakta
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Selin Gurung
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I love the combination of shrimp and crab in this dish. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Murtaza Hakimi
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This dish is always a hit at my parties. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Alive Sokiya
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Khagendra Rai
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This is my go-to recipe for shrimp and crab. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nicky Baker
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


fazeel ahmed
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The shrimp and crab are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


roky islam
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Alom Islam
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The shrimp and crab were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


chiker vincent
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of shrimp and crab was perfect, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.