Cheesy Seafood

Cheesy Seafood is a comforting baked dish of tender salmon and juicy prawns folded into a well-seasoned creamy white sauce. The mixture is topped generously with cheese and finished with a crisp breadcrumb roof for a golden crunch under the grill. Let's face it Cheesy Seafood is rich, warming, and perfect for an easy yet impressive meal.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings People

Ingredients

Seafood & Sauce:

250 g salmon fillet cut into small chunks
200 g prawns peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
350 ml milk
50 ml double cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp garlic granules
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Topping:

120 g cheddar cheese grated or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella
40 g breadcrumbs
1 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

Cut the salmon into small bite-sized pieces and set aside with the prawns.
250 g salmon fillet, 200 g prawns
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a smooth paste.
2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp plain flour
Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until thickened.
350 ml milk
Pour in the double cream, Dijon mustard, garlic granules, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well until smooth and creamy.
50 ml double cream, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp garlic granules, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp paprika, salt, pepper
Add the salmon pieces and prawns into the sauce. Stir gently to coat the seafood evenly.
Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes so the fish begins to cook slightly.
Pour the mixture into an ovenproof baking dish. Scatter the grated cheese evenly across the top.
120 g cheddar cheese
Mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter, then sprinkle over the cheese to create an even crunchy layer.
40 g breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp butter
Place the dish into a preheated oven at 180°C (fan) for 20 minutes, until the sauce bubbles around the edges.
Switch the oven to grill mode and toast the topping for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
Allow the dish to rest for a couple of minutes, then serve hot with your chosen sides.

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