Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others."--Diogenes , 320 BC, Greek philosopher

Shrimp (or Ham) and Asparagus Casserole Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Shrimp (or Ham) and Asparagus Casserole is from The Lehmann Legacy, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen asparagus cuts
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or 1/4 cup more cream or 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound cooked small shrimp
• 1/2 cup buttered soft bread crumbs
Directions:
Directions:
• On stove top or in a microwave oven, blanch asparagus for 3 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream; cook until thickened. Stir in wine (or substitute). Season with salt and pepper. Stir in beaten egg yolk, cheese and shrimp.
• In a buttered 2-1/2-qt. casserole, arrange half the asparagus; pour on half the sauce. Repeat layers. Top with buttered crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I make this almost every spring when the asparagus is ready. I blanche the fresh asparagus, make the white sauce (the wine really does make it taste better, and the egg is important too). I layer the asparagus, then the shrimp on top - I've used ham too - then the white sauce over it. Serve with fresh bread, you can dunk the bread in the white sauce, so good!

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

164W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!