Asparagus Fish Bake

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 6 medium fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 lb cod, haddock or 3/4 lb orange roughy fillet
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/8 salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup crushed saltine (about 7 crackers)
• 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Recipe

• 1 place the asparagus in a small saucepan and cover with water. bring to boil;cook for 1-2 minutes. drain and place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. top with fish; set aside.
• 2 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.
• 3 melt remaining butter; stir in crackers and parsley. sprinkle over cheese sauce. bake , uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.