Ingredients for Neptune's Delight
- 7 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Dry Sherry
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Sliced Mushrooms
- Onion
- 1 1/2 cups lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Garlic Flavored Croutons
- Fresh Parsley
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How to Make Neptune's Delight
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt 7 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour until smooth.
- Whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and return to medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and stir until creamy and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup dry sherry, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Stir in 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1 1/2 cups crabmeat, and 1 cup cooked shrimp.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into 6 greased ramekins.
- In a food processor, pulse together 1 cup croutons and 1/4 cup chopped parsley until finely chopped but not completely pulverized.
- Top each ramekin with the crouton mixture.
- Drizzle 4 tablespoons of melted butter over the tops.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
143g
Carbs
3g
