Bonnies Shrimp And Crabmeat Loaf Food

SHRIMP AND CRAB LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
• In a food processor, make crumbs of the toasted bread; measure out 1 ½ cups of the crumbs into a mixing bowl.
• Heat the butter in a small skillet; toss with the remaining crumbs to moisten; set aside for the topping.
• Coarsely chop ½ pound of the shrimp; set aside.
• In a food processor, puree the remaining ½ pound of the shrimp with the cream, lemon juice, gin, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper.
• Add in the eggs and process to blend.
• Transfer the mixture to the mixing bowl with the breadcrumbs.
• Add in the scallions, water chestnuts, and cilantro.
• Using your hands, blend the mixture together.
• Add in the chopped shrimp and the crabmeat; again, using your hands, gently but thoroughly blend mixture.
• Pat the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the buttered crumbs.
• Bake 40-45 minutes or until the loaf is firm and browned.
• Let loaf rest 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.

CRAB MELT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, onions and celery. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over bread bottom; replace top. , Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cut into slices.