Florida Seafood Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pimentos or 2 tablespoons red peppers
4 ounces water chestnuts (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup crab
1 cup shrimp
3 cups cooked rice, jasmine if available
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

Preparation

Saute' onion in butter till tender- blend in flour and add milk and flour.
Cook and stir till thick cream sauce consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in everything except 1/2 c cheese.
Put into a greased 7-1/2 by 11 inch casserole and bake 350 for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cheese over top.