Seafood Parmesan Casserole

This is a fun way to introduce seafood to your family, what isn't more delicious covered in cheese?

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tilapia filets cubed
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
1 8 ounce package imitation crab
1 8 ounce package imitation lobster
1/2 medium onion minced
1/4 green, yellow and orange bell peppers chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 packages whole wheat thin spaghetti noodles boiled in salted water for 7 minutes then drained (these will finishing the oven)

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon Old Bay
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups skim milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup crushed crackers (or bread crumbs)


In a large heavy bottom skillet over medium high heat add the oil, peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Let this cook for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and let cook for another minute or two. Now the tilapia and shrimp can be added. Let this cook until the shrimp start to turn pink and the fish is almost cooked through, about 10 minutes, then add the crab and lobster. Add the spices and let cook for another 5 minutes. While this is cooking get the noodles ready. In a medium sauce pot melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne and Old Bay. Let this bubble for a minute or two then whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer whisking often. Once the sauce starts to thicken add 1/4 cup of the parmesan. Let the sauce get thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Combine the noodles and fish ,mixture then stir in the cream sauce. Pour into a greased casserole dish and sprinkle with crushed crackers and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. For more on this recipe or any others please email me at alesia.leah@gmail.com