Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, celery and red bell pepper and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together egg yolks, red pepper flakes, and salt.

Step 3

When vegetables are tender, add flour to pan and mix well.

Step 4

Immediately slowly add evaporated milk, stirring constantly, to thin flour mixture; then add regular milk in the same way.

Step 5

Add egg yolk mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove pan from heat; stir in crab, shrimp and 8 ounces of cheese and mix well.

Step 7

Pour into a greased 3-quart casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.

Step 8

Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until cheese melts.