Name: Shrimp Croque-Monsieur on an English Muffin
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 ml) milk; 4 English muffins, halved; 3/4 lb (340 g) frozen Nordic shrimp, thawed and patted dry; 3/4 cup (115 g) frozen corn, thawed; Cayenne pepper, to taste; Chives, finely chopped, to taste

Ingredients

Béchamel Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
Croque-Monsieur
- 4 English muffins, halved
- 3/4 lb (340 g) frozen Nordic shrimp, thawed and patted dry
- 3/4 cup (115 g) frozen corn, thawed
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Chives, finely chopped, to taste

Preparation

- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Béchamel Sauce
- In a pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened, stirring regularly. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.
Croque-Monsieur
- Place the English muffins on the baking sheet, cut side up. Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Spread a small amount of béchamel over the muffins. Top with the shrimp, corn and the remaining béchamel. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the béchamel is lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chives. Serve with a green salad, if desired.

Shrimp Croque-Monsieur on an English Muffin

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Béchamel Sauce

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