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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Junaid Junaidkhan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to save money and still enjoy a delicious seafood meal.
Eddy Norris
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Pubgisgood Good
[email protected]Two thumbs up!
Site4 Music
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Isaac lucio
[email protected]I'll pass.
Virus YT
[email protected]Meh.
Raja ram Gurung
[email protected]Not bad!
siploe
[email protected]This recipe was a fail. The imitation seafood was gross and the bake was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
jasmine powell
[email protected]The imitation seafood was a bit rubbery, but the bake was still tasty. I would recommend using a different brand of imitation seafood next time.
Byamukama Pius
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the imitation seafood was surprisingly good. The bake was hearty and filling, and I would definitely make it again.
Mdrabbi Ahmed
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The imitation seafood was a great substitute for the real thing, and the bake was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
johnnythegamer1231
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a variety of imitation seafood, including crab, shrimp, and scallops. The bake was flavorful and creamy, and the imitation seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Amanda Reed
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The imitation seafood was delicious, and the bake was hearty and filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a budget-friendly and tasty seafood alternativ
Connie Teee Owww
[email protected]This imitation seafood bake was a hit with my family! The texture of the tofu and hearts of palm was surprisingly similar to seafood, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.