Creamy Shrimp Fondue Casserole
- 1/2 lb vermicelli
- 1 lb frozen raw baby shrimp, cleaned and peeled (no tails)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- salt
- pepper
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Add frozen shrimp for the last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking time.
- Drain pasta and shrimp.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.
- Melt butter with olive oil in pan.
- Saute shallots until tender, then add garlic and saute untl tender being careful not to burn.
- Add wine off heat and return pan to flame.
- Allow wine to come to a simmer and reduce a bit.
- Turn off heat and add cream cheese in chunks.
- Cover pan and allow cream cheese to melt.
- When cheese is melted, whisk into sauce to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine pasta, shrimp, sauce, scallions and tomato.
- Turn into a buttered casserole dish and top with grated cheddar.
- For OAMC freeze at this point.
- Thaw completely in fridge.
- Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
vermicelli, baby shrimp, olive oil, butter, shallots, garlic, white wine, cream cheese, salt, pepper, scallions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-shrimp-fondue-casserole-108803 (may not work)