Shellfish Filling for Pastry Shells
From: Marie-Thé
Servings: 75
IngredientsPreparation
  • 3 pounds [1.350 kg] butter
  • 2 pounds [1 kg] green peppers, diced
  • 2 pounds [1 kg] celery, diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds [700 g] onions, diced
  • 2 pounds [1 kg] mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 pounds [1 kg] flour
  • 10 to 12 quarts [10 to 12 L] milk
  • 11 pounds [5 kg] fresh or frozen lobster meat
  • 6 1/2 pounds [3 kg] boiled scallops
  • 6 1/2 pounds [3 kg] small shrimps [nordic shrimps]
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chives and parsley, chopped
  • Melt butter.
  • Brown green peppers, celery, onions and mushrooms.
  • When vegetables are done, mix in flour.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  • Add lobster meat, scallops and shrimps.
  • Add salt, pepper and then sprinkle with chives and parsley.
  • Simmer for a few minutes, stirring at all times.