Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Fish & Seafood recipes category.

Special Seafood Casserole Recipe.

Ingredients:

1/2 pound sea scallops
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
6 TBSPs butter, cubed
7 TBSPs all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 TBSPs sherry or apple juice
3/4 TSP salt
1/4 TSP cayenne pepper
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (6 ounces) crab
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, chopped and patted dry
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a Dutch oven, saute scallops, onion and celery in butter until scallops are firm and opaque.
Stir in flour until blended.
Add cream.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; add cheddar cheese, sherry, salt and cayenne, stirring until cheese is melted.
Remove from heat; set aside.

In a greased 11x7" baking dish, layer the shrimp, crab, artichokes and water chestnuts.
Top with sauce.
Sprinkle with almonds and Parmesan cheese.

Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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