Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 tsp. butter
  • 4 1/2 tsp. flour
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 3/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (20 oz.) can artichoke hearts, well drained
  • 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, cooked
  • 1/2 c. dry sherry
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • paprika

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Butter an oblong baking dish.
  • Melt 4 1/2 teaspoons of the butter; blend in flour.
  • Add milk and cream; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • In remaining 2 teaspoons of butter, saute mushrooms gently for about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange artichokes in a single layer on the bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • Scatter shrimp over artichokes.
  • Cover shrimp with a layer of mushrooms.
  • Stir sherry and Worcestershire sauce into cream sauce; pour over contents of baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly (or refrigerate several hours and bake for 45 minutes).
  • Serve with rice.