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Kat's Shrimp Crab Au Gratin

1 medium onion, chopped 
2 green onion, chopped 
1 rib celery, chopped 
1/2 cup butter 
1/4 cup flour 
1 cup half and half 
1/4 cup dry white wine 
1 tablespoon fresh parsley 
1 egg, beaten 
1 pound crabmeat 
1 pound shrimp, cooked, peeled 
2 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated 
5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
1/4 teaspoon red pepper 
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 
bread crumbs 

Saute onions and celery in butter until soft. Stir in flour and add half and half slowly to make a smooth sauce. Remove from heat. Add white wine and stir to combine. Add remaining ingredients except bread crumbs. Blend carefully and put in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. 

1858
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