Shrimp Thermidor - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. cleaned shrimp, cooked
1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. each salt and paprika
1 1/2 to 2 c. half and half (light cream)
3 Tbsp. sherry
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cut shrimp if
large and toss with 1 tablespoon sherry; set aside.
Melt
butter,
remove from heat and stir in flour, salt and paprika until smooth.
Gradually stir in light cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
Add
shrimp
and\tthe
rest of the sherry.
Put into baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until heated through.
Serve over rice.