Mama's Shrimp Spaghetti

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

4 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled medium-size fresh -- shrimp
1/2 package vermicelli or thin spaghetti -- (7-oz.)
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese -- (3-oz)
2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
 

Preparation:

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp; set aside. Cook vermicelli according to directions; drain. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and cream; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in Swiss cheese, sherry, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp and vermicelli. Spoon mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with parmesan cheese and almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 20 minutes or until heated. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 6 minutes or until browned.