Crab And Shrimp Squares Food

CRAB AND SHRIMP AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 4 (8 ounce) gratin dishes, ramekins or shell baking dishes.
• Thaw artichoke hearts under warm running water. Gently squeeze dry with paper towel and coarsely chop. Set aside.
• In a large heavy saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are soft and liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, around 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in flour; continue cooking, whisking, for 3 minutes. Whisk in milk and wine or sherry. Increase heat to medium, bring to a slow boil and cook, stirring, just until beginning to thicken.
• Reduce heat to low and stir in both cheeses. Cook just until cheese melts, stirring. Remove from heat and stir in Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Gently fold artichoke hearts and mushrooms into cheese sauce. Fold in shrimp and crab. Divide evenly between prepared baking dishes (each one should be around 3/4 to 7/8 full).
• Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small mixing bowl and melt in the microwave. Stir in bread crumbs and chopped parsley. Sprinkle over top of seafood mixture.
• Place baking dishes on a large rimmed cookie sheet and bake for around 25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly hot and the topping is lightly browned. If top doesn't brown, run under the broiler for a minute or two.

CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUIS

Steps:

• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• Evenly divide the lettuce, cucumbers, crab, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes and eggs between 4 salad plates.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt and pepper. Spoon dressing over the salad and garnish with parsley and lemon.

LINDA'S CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES

Steps:

• Combine bread crumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, mustard, capers and brine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dill, Creole seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl; mix until well combined.
• Combine crabmeat and shrimp in a small bowl. Fold into the mayonnaise mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the refrigerator and form into 12 patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seafood patties in batches in the hot oil, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil if needed.

SHRIMP & CRAB SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. beat cream cheese till smooth, add mayo , garlic, and green onion, beat to mix well
• 2. stir in cheddar cheese, shrimp, and crab meat
• 3. roll out 2 sheets of crescent onto a large cookie sheet, spread evenly with filling
• 4. top with other 2 sheets and baste with melted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder and parmesan cheese
• 5. bake according to crescent roll package or until lightly golden brown.
• 6. cool 10 - 15 minutes and then cut into bite sized squares.

CREAMY SHRIMP AND CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over a low heat. Stir in flour, salt, white pepper, bouillon granules, and onion. Blend 3/4 cup half-and-half cream into the mixture. Mix in shrimp and crab meat. Turn the temperature to medium heat and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
• Blend the remaining half-and-half cream and wine into the mixture. Serve and enjoy!

KING CRAB AND SHRIMP BOIL

Steps:

• Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large stewing pot; add seafood seasoning. Cook potatoes in the seasoned water for 15 minutes.
• Bring a separate pot of water to a boil; add seafood seasoning to taste. Cook crab legs until meat is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Mix carrots, celery, and onions into potatoes; cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add sausage and corn and continue boiling for 5 minutes more. Add shrimp and transfer crab legs to same pot; cook until shrimp are cooked through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes.

SHRIMP LOVER SQUARES

Steps:

• In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, unroll crescent dough into a long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, dill and salt until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with the seafood sauce, green pepper, onion, cheese and shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into squares.

SHRIMP SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a large baking sheet and spread the crescent dough into one large rectangle, sealing the seams and perforations.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
• Using a pizza cutter, cut into 24 squares and cool completely on a wire rack.
• In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, dill, and salt until smooth and creamy and spread onto each square.
• Spread each square with cocktail sauce and top with a shrimp if using the medium shrimp, or if using canned shrimp, divide among the squares.
• Top the shrimp with green pepper, onion and cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate for one hour before serving.