Shrimp Mornay In Shells Recipes

SHRIMP MORNAY IN SHELLS

Steps:

• At least 1 1/2 hours or up to 24 hours before serving: Bake pastry shells according to package directions. If making ahead, cool, cover and store in a cool place.Meanwhile, prepare white sauce mixes according to package directions, using only a total of 2 1/2 cups milk and adding bouillon granules and hot pepper sauce. Remove from heat. Stir in Swiss cheese. Parmesan cheese and sherry. Cover and set aside.In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, saute mushrooms and green onions in butter for 3 to 4 minutes or until wilted. Add asparagus. Increase temperature to medium-high and, stirring occasionally, cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until asparagus is tender.Stir in shrimp and sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally (do not boil). If making ahead, cool, cover and refrigerate.About 15 minutes before serving: If made ahead, warm patty shells in a preheated 350° oven for 5 minutes and reheat shrimp mixture over low heat about 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Transfer shrimp mixture to a warm chafing dish. Serve over patty shells.

SHRIMP-MUSHROOM MORNAY

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan; add in onions, garlic and dried thyme and saute for about 3 minutes or until softened.
• Add in sliced mushrooms and cook until until they release their moisture.
• Add in shrimp and cook until the shrimp is no longer pink; remove only the shrimp to a bowl (leave the onion/mushroom mixture in the saucepan).
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add in flour; whisk for 1 minute (you might need to add in a couple tablespoons more butter).
• Slowly add in broth, wine (if using) and whipping cream; cook over medium-low heat stirring or whisking constantly until bubbly and thickened (about 5 minutes).
• Season with seasoned salt or white salt, black pepper and hot sauce or cayenne (if using) to taste.
• Add the shrimp back into the sauce and then mix in the Parmesan cheese; simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
• Serve over cooked pasta.

CRAB MORNAY

Steps:

• Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, place butter in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until melted. Add the mushrooms, onions and pimientos. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into the vegetable mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Add the cheese, crab, salt and cayenne. , Cook, covered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until the cheese is melted. Spoon into the pastry shells; sprinkle with parsley.