Shrimp Croustades

60 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

268 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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1	each	bread	loaf
1/2	cup	butter	melted
1	tablespoon	butter
2	tablespoons	flour, all-purpose
3/4	cup	milk
1/2	cup	swiss cheese	grated
1	each	scallions, spring or green onions	minced
1	each	shrimp, canned	rinsed
1/2	each	lemon	zest portion
2	teaspoons	lemon juice
1	tablespoon	parsley leaves	minced
1	x	worcestershire sauce	dash
1	x	red hot pepper sauce (eg. Tabasco)	dash
1	x	salt	dash
1	x	black pepper	dash
1	x	paprika	dash

Substitute 1 tin of crabmeat for salad shrimp if desired.

You may obtain the lemon juice and required zest from the same fresh lemon.

1. To make the croustades: cut 2-inch rounds from bread slices.

Brush both sides of circles lightly with melted butter; press circles into tiny muffin cups.

Make at 450F for 5 minutes 2. Melt butter in medium microwave-safe casserole on High for 1 to1 1/2 minutes.

Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in milk.

Microwave on Medium for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking each minute, until hot and thick.

Add cheese; stir until cheese melts.

Stir in remaining ingredients except paprika.

3. Spoon a small amount of mixture into each croustade.

Sprinkle lightly with paprika.

(Can be wrapped well and frozen at this point for up to 3 months).

4.Bake freshly made croustades at 400F for 5 to 8 minutes, or until brown and bubbly.

Bake frozen croustades at 400F for 15 minutes.

Quantity will vary from 3 to 4 dozen depending upon pan sizes and desired size.

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Serving Size 94g

Amount per Serving

Calories 268 90% of calories from fat