Seafood Strata with Pesto

Description

This is a wonderful recipe that can be prepared ahead of time. Serve with a crisp green salad and lots of hot French bread. Use any combination of crab and shrimp, or just use one of them.

Ingredients

  • 12 slices day-old sourdough bread, crusts removed
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (10 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 8 ounces medium shrimp – peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces fresh crabmeat
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups half-and-half cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or chives for garnish

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8

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