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Seafood Au Gratin
1/2 sm. onion,chopped
1/2 sm. green bell pepper seeded, chopped
1/2 cup real butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
4 oz. can crabmeat, drained
1/2 lb. raw shrimp,peeled, deveined, tails removed
1/4 lb. scallops,halved
1/4 lb. flounder fillets
1 1/2 cups milk, low-fat okay
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tsp. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method:
Saute onion and pepper in 1/4 cup butter until tender; stir in 1/4 cup flour and cook for 10 minutes; stir in crabmeat; remove from heat; set aside.
Cover shrimp, scallops, and flounder with water, bring to a boil, simmer for 3 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid; set the seafood aside.
Melt 1/4 cup butter, stir in 1/4 cup flour, cook for 1 minute; stir in milk and reserved cooking liquid, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick; stir in cheddar, vinegar, crab boil seasoning, and seafood.
Press crabmeat mixture into the bottom of a greased 13" X 9" X 2" baking dish, spoon seafood mixture evenly over top, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Tip: If you don't know what Old Bay Seasoning is here is a recipe for it too.

Old Bay Seasoning

1 Tbls. ground bay leaves
2 1/2 tsp. celery salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground mustard seed
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1/4 tsp. ground mace
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom

Method:
Combine and store in an airtight container.

Notes: Use on seafood, poultry, salads, meats, and more. Makes delicious steamed crabs and shrimp. Try it on French fries with vinegar.