Crab and Asparagus Casseroles

It takes just 30 minutes to make these saucy seafood casseroles.


Crab and Asparagus Casseroles

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 10-ounce package
    frozen cut asparagus
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  • 1 cup
    sliced fresh mushrooms
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  • 1/4 cup
    finely chopped onion
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  • 1 tablespoon
    margarine
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  • 1 tablespoon
    cornstarch
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    ground nutmeg
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  • Dash 
    pepper
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  • 1 cup
    skim milk
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  • 8 ounces
    fresh or frozen crabmeat, drained, or frozen crab-flavored, crab-leg-shaped fish pieces, cut into 1-inch pieces
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  • 2 tablespoons
    chopped toasted almonds
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  • 2 tablespoons
    grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
Cook asparagus according to package directions; drain well. Set aside.
2.
In a medium saucepan cook mushrooms and onion in margarine until onion is tender but not brown. Stir in cornstarch, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir in milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in crab and asparagus.
3.
Spoon mixture into four individual casseroles.
4.
In a small bowl stir together almonds and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle atop casseroles.
5.
Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes or until mixture is heated through and cheese is browned. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 728 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 17 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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