Sunday, September 14, 2008

Seafood 'n' Shells Casserole

Ingredients:
6 cups water
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 bay leaf
2 pounds cod fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1 each medium green and sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups fat-free evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, bring the water, lemon-pepper and bay leaf to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully add cod. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork; drain and set aside. Discard bay leaf. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the salt, thyme and pepper. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Drain pasta. Stir fish and pasta into sauce. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

5 comments:

mrsnakoleweber said...

OK I'm ready for the "Ewww yuck fish". Cod is a very light & mild fish & it is a "Healthy meat". What do you think should we try it?

Brenda Custer said...

Well I don't like fish, but if everyone else does we can try it. I guess just see what everyone else thinks and then we can decide.

Mickey Speicher said...

I don't think my family would eat it. My husband only eats fish if it's battered and fried. My son won't eat fish even if I threaten his life. Sorry!

christie holst said...

i like it, but i know my hubby won't eat it in a casserole.

Kimberly Bestul said...

I would rather not try it in a casserole. If you make it for your family, I would like to try it though. With less meals in the group, I'd rather not take a risk like that.