Seafood Bake

• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 cups cooked long grain rice
• 1 cup chopped cooked peeled shrimp
• 1 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup cheese.
Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

This sounds really good Barb!

Thanks Mama!!

sounds wonderful

Looks like a keeper to me. Thanks, Barb.

Shrimp, crab, and cream--can't beat that combo.