Contributed By: kitcheemama Cooking for 2 Magazine
Nice way to combine Asparagus and cheese. Mild flavor is delicious!
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
6 Medium fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 pound Cod, haddock or orange roughy fillets
1/3 cup Chopped onion
2 tablespoons Butter, divided
1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon Salt
Dash pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Crushed saltines (about 7 crackers)
1/8 teaspoon Dried parsley flakes
Preparation
Place the asparagus in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain and place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with fish; set aside.
In a small saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over fish.
Melt remaining butter; stir in crackers and parsley. Sprinkle over cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 2 servings.
Cook's Notes
I sometimes use potato chips in place of the saltine crackers
Nutrition Information
Calories: 325
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Total Fat: 12g
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Saturated Fat: 7g
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Carbohydrates: 18 g
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Protein: 38g
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Sodium: 580 mg
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Fiber: 2g