Shrimp and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 1 Tbsp. Worchestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • dash of salt
  • dash of red pepper
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 3/4 cup grated Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
  • paprika to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Blend in the flour to make a roux. Add the half and half all at once, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth. Add the Parmesan, sherry, Worchestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Temper the egg yolks with 2 Tbsp. of hot mixture and add back to the cheese mixture. Set aside. Mix artichoke hearts, shrimp and mushrooms together. Put in a baking dish, and pour sauce over the top. Sprinkle the top with the grated cheese and paprika.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.