Maritime (Canada) Seafood Casserole

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, cook celery, and onions until tender (about 6 minutes).

2. 2

   Using slotted spoon transfer vegetables to a large bowl.

3. 3

   In same saucepan and water, poach scallops over low heat until firm and opaque (aobut 3 minutes).

4. 4

   Add shrimp and cook about 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Drain seafood, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking liquid.

6. 6

   Place all seafood into large bowl.

7. 7

   In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add flour and cook, stir for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup of cooking liquid and cream, cook until thick.

10. 10

    Stir in cheese until melted.

11. 11

    Add seafood, season with salt and pepper.

12. 12

    Transfer into 3.5 L casserole dish.

13. 13

    Make topping by melting 2 tablespoons butter and stirring in the 1cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cups of bread crumbs.

14. 14

    Spread topping over casserole.

15. 15

    You can refrigerate the casserole at this point for up to 8 hours, or

16. 16

    Bake uncovered in 325oF oven 35-45 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Let stand 5 minutes.