INEXPENSIVE (BUT TASTY) IMITATION SEAFOOD BAKE
I love crab and lobster but I don't have the budget for it - so I have started buying imitation crab and lobster when it is on sale. I was playing around with it tonight and I really liked the result. I think you could make some changes to suit your tastes - but this was a good starting point for me. It started as a variation of creamed chipped beef and ended up here. I hope you like it. I think this would double pretty easily, but probably you would need larger pans.
Provided by Mama Wendy
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 3 quart saucepan, melt 3 Tbsp butter medium heat. Add flour and stir until you have a pasty consistency. Add salt. Stirring constantly, bring to a light golden color.
- Add the milk all at once, whisking to blend and then stir almost constantly to keep the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pan. It will thicken, though it may take a few minutes. While stirring, add as much pepper as you like (I use a few twists of a pepper grinder. Add a couple of dashes of Tobasco, if using. Once mixture has thickened, remove from heat. I like the thickness to be such that if I dip a butter knife into it, the sauce clings but no thicker. If you need to thin it out, just add a small amount of milk.
- Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a smaller skillet and stir fry the imitation crab or lobster for a few minutes until just a little browned. Don't overcook.
- Add seafood to white sauce and stir. Pour mixture into an oven pan - I used an 8x8 glass pan. Sprinkle cheese over top and put under the broiler for a few minutes just until the cheese starts to have little brown spots on it.
- I served it over a slice of homemade wheat bread - but I suspect it would be delicious over an english muffin or other bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.1, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 117.9, Sodium 1526.3, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 23.1
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Glory Tabeyang
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Deepak Sah
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point. I added some extra vegetables and spices to make it my own.
Arlo Anderson
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really watery.
Kwame Gagnon
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Terion Hopson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always turned out great. It's a keeper!
Janis Janis
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Waris Ali
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to enjoy seafood without having to spend a lot of money.
mohammed nasr
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to enjoy seafood without breaking the bank.
Dianne Cravo
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an affordable and tasty seafood dish.
Maddy
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a potluck dinner. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.
Rahul Mandal
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this dish again.
euu
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again.
rich eberle
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious.
said ameer
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of imitation seafood, but this recipe was still pretty good.
Mian Jawad
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but otherwise this recipe was excellent.
Olivia Larson Staples
[email protected]I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Krissy Wood
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Pierre
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this recipe turned out great! The imitation seafood was surprisingly tasty, and the overall dish was really flavorful.
Zii ISHMAEL
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I'm a college student on a tight budget, and this dish was both affordable and delicious.