1 lb. shrimp
1 lb. crab or lobster
6 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt (optional)
2 c. light cream or half & half
3 or 4 tbsp. sherry

TOPPING:

1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Briefly cook, drain, clean and chill seafood. Combine all the ingredients except seafood and sherry to make a sauce. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add sherry. Arrange seafood in buttered casserole and pour sauce over it. Top with 1/2 cup of grated Cheddar cheese and then cover with 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve hot over (or with) rice. Serves 6.