BAKED FISH WITH ASPARAGUS

Baked Fish With Asparagus image

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories Fish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 lb cod, haddock or orange roughy fillets
1/3 c chopped onion
2 Tbsp butter, divided
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
dash of pepper
3/4 c 2% milk
1/3 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c crushed saltines (about 7 crackers)
1/8 tsp dried parsley flakes

Steps:

1. Place the asparagus in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain and place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with 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° for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork.