Shrimp Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 c. butter or margarine
    1 onion, chopped
    1 rib celery, diced
    3 green onions, chopped
    1/4 tsp. paprika
    1 tsp. parsley
    1/8 tsp. minced garlic or 1 pod crushed
    2 c. half and half (a little more depending on desired thickness of sauce)
    2 egg yolks, beaten
    1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    1 tsp. wine
    1/2 c. flour
    1/2 tsp. flavor enhancer
    1 Tbsp. Creole seasonings
    1 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. white pepper
    2 c. boiled shrimp, boiled in shrimp boil
    1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (American cheese may be substituted)
Preparation
    Melt butter and saute vegetables.
    Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly.
    Beat egg yolks and thoroughly combine with half and half.
    Gradually add egg and milk mixture to flour and sauteed vegetables to make a white sauce.
    Add enhancer and next 3 seasonings.
    After sauce is thickened, then add wine and Worcestershire sauce.
    Mix well.
    Fill individual serving dishes and top with grated, shredded cheese.
    Bake in oven at 350\u00b0 until cheese is bubbling.

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