Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.