Shrimp a la King Recipe

Name: Shrimp a la King
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Butter; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Diced; 1/2 cups Celery, Diced; 8 ounces, weight Fresh Mushrooms, Sliced; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 3 Tablespoons Flour; 2 cups Milk, Divided; 2 whole Egg Yolks; 1 pound Shrimp; 1 cup Frozen Peas; 4 ounces, weight Pimento Peppers, Diced And Drained; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice; 3 Tablespoons Sherry; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Ground White Pepper; 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, Freshly Grated; Salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Bell Pepper, Diced
1/2 cups Celery, Diced
8 ounces, weight Fresh Mushrooms, Sliced
1 whole Onion, Diced
3 Tablespoons Flour
2 cups Milk, Divided
2 whole Egg Yolks
1 pound Shrimp
1 cup Frozen Peas
4 ounces, weight Pimento Peppers, Diced And Drained
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons Sherry
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Ground White Pepper
1 teaspoon Nutmeg, Freshly Grated
Salt
Pepper

1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Saute bell pepper, celery, mushrooms and onions for about 5 minutes.
3
Mix the flour with 1 cup of milk.
4
When the vegetables are soft, add the flour/milk to the pan.
5
Using the same measuring cup, mix the egg yolks and remaining 1 cup of milk.
6
Add to the pan and stir until thickened.
7
Add the shrimp, peas and pimentos and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
8
Add the lemon juice, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
9
Add salt and pepper to taste.
10
Serve over toast or biscuits.

475

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Butter, 1 whole Bell Pepper, Diced, 1/2 cups Celery, Diced, 8 ounces, weight Fresh Mushrooms, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp a la King falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp a la King

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