Some of y'all are aware my wife of 40 years is not well, been getting worse as time passes. I've never been much of a cook but the last 6-8 months I've taken on the role of cook of the house. I was digging around one evening for something a bit different and via a bit of time plus experimentation I came up with the following recipe. My wife and her friend down the street made me have a case of the big head as they just kept raving about how much they enjoyed the dish. My wife's friend even told me if I were not married she would boot her husband and marry me if I cooked that well all the time.
I'd like a second opinion - so if y'all get a hankering to cook give this one a try and give me your thoughts (be gentle as I may never cook again if severely browbeaten).
Salmon Lasagna Casserole
Ingredients;
Sauce;
Directions;
I'd like a second opinion - so if y'all get a hankering to cook give this one a try and give me your thoughts (be gentle as I may never cook again if severely browbeaten).
Salmon Lasagna Casserole
Ingredients;
- uncooked Lasagna Noodles (about 1/2 to 3/4 a box)
- 16 ounces canned or fresh* salmon (also works well to add some pre-cooked baby shrimp)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack & Colby cheese mixture.
- 1-1/2 cups small Broccoli Florets
- 3 stalks of chopped celery
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Sauce;
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1 small can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt - more if it suits your taste
Directions;
- Cook macaroni to al dente
- Canned Salmon, drain; break it into bite-size pieces.
- * If using fresh salmon bake (which is better and what I use) for 15 minutes before adding to the dish, remove from skin & break into pieces, season to your taste then set aside.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter & Sauté onion until transparent. Blend in flour, stirring constantly. Slowly stir milk & cream of mushroom soup into saucepan mixture. Cook until smooth and thick, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice and parsley & garlic salt. Mix well, adding broccoli & celery at finish.
- Spoon pasta into sprayed casserole dish over layers of lasagna noodles with salmon on top of each layer. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour sauce over it, repeat to use up contents.
- Sprinkle top with the rest of the cheese then the bread crumbs.
- Bake at 375 for 25 min or until lightly browned/bubbling around edges.
