Recipe#12926

Title: Cod Shrimp Casserole

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Serves : 4 people
 4 3-oz frozen cod steaks, thawed
 2 oz butter
 salt
 freshly ground black pepper 
 1 oz flour
 1/2 pint milk
 3 oz grated Cheddar cheese
 4 oz peeled shrimps
 Tomato wedges
 Parsley
 Arrange the fish steaks in a ring on a dinner plate. Divide half
 the butter into 4, put a small knob onto each fish steak. Season
 with salt and pepper and cover with cling wrap. Microwave on Full
 power for 3 1/2 minutes. Set aside.
 Microwave the remaining butter in a 1 3/4 pint jug for 1 minute on
 Full Power. Stir in flour and then gradually stir in the milk,
 season to taste. Microwave on Full Power for 2 minutes. Beat well.
 Microwave on
 Full Power for a further 2 minutes. Beat in the cheese. Cut the
 fish into bite size pieces and arrange in a suitable dish with the
 shrimps. Pour the sauce evenly over the fish. Sprinkle with the
 crispy crumbs.  Microwave on Power 4 for 7 minutes. Serve immediately,
 garnish with tomato and parsley.
 Crispy Topping
  
 2 1/2 oz butter
 4 oz fresh brown breadcrumbs
 2 oz oatmeal
   
 Put the butter into a 3 pint mixing bowl and microwave on Full
 Power for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the breadcrumbs and oatmeal.
 Microwave on Full Power for 2 1/2 minutes. Stir . Microwave on Full
 Power for 2 minutes.  Allow to stand for 5 minutes before using.
 Alternatively, the topping may be cooled and stored in an airtight
 container. Serve as a crispy finish for sweet and savoury dishes.