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                           SHRIMP CROUSTADES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Appetizers
               Microwave

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                    Loaf bread
    1/2   c            Butter, melted
  1       tb           Butter
  2       tb           Flour
    3/4   c            Milk
    1/2   c            Swiss cheese, grated
  1                    Green onion, minced
  1                    Tin salad shrimp -- rinse
    1/2                Lemon, zest portion
  2       ts           Lemon juice
  1       tb           Parsley, minced
          ds           Worcestershire sauce
          ds           Tabasco
          ds           Salt
          ds           Pepper
          ds           Paprika

 Substitute 1 tin of crabmeat for salad shrimp if desired. You may obtain
 the lemon juice and required zest from the same fresh lemon.
 1. To make the croustades: cut 2-inch rounds from bread slices. Brush both
 sides of circles lightly with melted butter; press circles into tiny
 muffin cups. Make at 450F for 5 minutes
 2. Melt butter in medium microwave-safe casserole on High for 1 to1 1/2
 minutes. Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in milk. Microwave on Medium for
 2 to 3 minutes, whisking each minute, until hot and thick. Add cheese;
 stir until cheese melts. Stir in remaining ingredients except paprika.
 3. Spoon a small amount of mixture into each croustade. Sprinkle lightly
 with paprika. (Can be wrapped well and frozen at this point for up to 3
 months)
 4. Bake freshly made croustades at 400F for 5 to 8 minutes, or until brown
 and bubbly. Bake frozen croustades at 400F for 15 minutes.
 Quantity will vary from 3 to 4 dozen depending upon pan sizes and desired
 size.



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