Shrimp And Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz. each) pkg. frozen asparagus cuts
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
3/4 c. light cream
1/4 c. dry white wine or 1/4 cup more cream or 1/4 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. cooked small shrimp
1/2 c. buttered soft bread crumbs

Preparation

On stove top or in microwave oven, blanch asparagus for 3 minutes.
Drain well; set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter.
Stir in the flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk and cream.
Cook until thickened.
Stir in wine (or substitute).
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in beaten egg yolk, cheese and shrimp.
In a buttered 2 1/2-quart casserole, arrange half the asparagus.
Pour on half the sauce.
Repeat layers.
Top with buttered crumbs. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Yields 6 servings.