Creamy Shrimp Fondue Casserole

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I created this dish when i needed to use up some frozen salad shrimp. Very yummy...and pretty.

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Steps

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Cook pasta according to package instructions.

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Add frozen shrimp for the last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking time.

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Drain pasta and shrimp.

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While pasta is cooking , prepare sauce.

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Melt butter with olive oil in pan.

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Saute shallots until tender , then add garlic and saute untl tender being careful not to burn.

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Add wine off heat and return pan to flame.

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Allow wine to come to a simmer and reduce a bit.

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Turn off heat and add cream cheese in chunks.

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Cover pan and allow cream cheese to melt.

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When cheese is melted , whisk into sauce to combine.

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Combine pasta , shrimp , sauce , scallions and tomato.

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Turn into a buttered casserole dish and top with grated cheddar.

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For oamc freeze at this point.

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Thaw completely in fridge.

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Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Ingredients

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vermicelli, baby shrimp, olive oil, butter, shallots, garlic cloves, dry white wine, cream cheese, salt, pepper, scallions, tomatoes, sharp white cheddar cheese