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.

Christian Long
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Rachel Howard
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Emad Elshaer
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This dish was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out great! I'm glad I tried it.


IMRAN YOUSAFZAI
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The shrimp and crab al forno was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra seasoning and it was much better.


SprayCan Michael
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it.


Jemal Musa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and the seafood is always cooked perfectly.


Ammer Ambrocio
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sauce was very creamy and the seafood was cooked well.


J Bandz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sad Sasd
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The shrimp and crab al forno was delicious! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the seafood was cooked to perfection.


Usman Shakeel
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This shrimp and crab al forno was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.