Mama's Shrimp Spaghetti


Course : Shrimp
Serves: 6
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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 / Directions:


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.


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