CRUNCHY TOPPED PRAWN & ASPARAGUS BAKE

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This recipe is from the *Best Seafood Recipes* of the Australian Women's Weekly cookbook series, is an easy make-ahead fix & makes a great 1-dish meal when paired w/a mixed green salad. Per the intro, "This dish can be made several hrs ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator & bake just b4 required." *Enjoy*

Provided by twissis

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 42m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh asparagus (May sub canned & amend prep accordingly)
3 tablespoons butter
2 sticks celery (chopped)
1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
1 lb prawns (uncooked, shelled & chopped)
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1 1/2 cups white breadcrumbs (stale)
5 tablespoons butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook asparagus till crisp-tender, cut into 1-in pieces & set aside.
  • Melt 1st butter amt in med saucepan. Add garlic, celery, bell pepper & prawns. Stir constantly over med-heat for about 3 min or till prawns are tender.
  • Add flour, stir for 1 min & remove from heat.
  • Gradually stir in milk & return to heat, stirring constantly for 3 min or till mixture boils & thickens.
  • Remove from heat & stir in asparagus + half the cheese. Spoon mixture into shallow oven-proof dish.
  • Combine remaining cheese, breadcrumbs & 2nd butter amt in bowl & sprinkle evenly over the prawn mixture.
  • Bake for about 20 min or till golden brown. Allow to cool slightly & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.1, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 244.3, Sodium 1163.2, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 29.8

fuad abdulkariim
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover prawns. I had some leftover prawns from a party and I used them to make this dish. It turned out great!


arian mahin
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of prawns and asparagus, and the crunchy topping was a nice touch.


Bristol
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The crunchy topping is a nice touch that makes the dish more appealing.


WolfyGamer2882
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was delicious.


Ff Fff
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The prawns and asparagus cook quickly and the crunchy topping adds a nice touch.


Lisa Parker
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I loved this recipe! The prawns and asparagus were cooked to perfection and the crunchy topping was delicious.


Abdiqadir Abdirazaq
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The prawns and asparagus were cooked perfectly and the crunchy topping was a nice addition.


dennis mutinda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The prawns were succulent and the asparagus was tender. The crunchy topping added a nice contrast to the soft vegetables.


jake_gamer
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This recipe is a keeper! The prawns and asparagus were cooked perfectly and the crunchy topping added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


robius sanny
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The prawns were cooked to perfection and the asparagus was still slightly crunchy. The crunchy topping was the perfect finishing touch.


ASHAB UDDIN
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This prawn and asparagus bake was a hit with my family! The crunchy topping added a nice texture and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.