Creamy Seafood A La King

CREAMY SEAFOOD A LA KING

Steps:

• INTO a 4-quart pot, add 2 medium bay leaves, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice, the strained juice from 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams in juice (reserve clams and set aside), and 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth.
• ADD 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion (and if desired, a few pre-cooked bacon crumbles); BRING to a boil.
• REDUCE heat to medium; COVER.
• COOK for 7 minutes, or until potatoes are firm-tender.
• UNCOVER; ADD 1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes and 1 (15-16 ounce) jar traditional Alfredo sauce; MIX well.
• REDUCE heat to medium-low; STIR in reserved clams, 3 tablespoons snipped green onions, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 cup canned coconut milk.
• POUR 2 cups whole milk into a medium bowl; WHISK 1/4 cup flour gradually into milk, blending well; STIR slurry into pot slowly, while stirring rigorously.
• ADD 1/4 cup frozen peas, 1/4 cup minced red peppers, 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; SIMMER uncovered, stirring as needed, up to 30 minutes, or to desired consistency.
• STIR in 8 ounces pre-cooked deli shrimp; FOLD in 8 ounces cooked chunked imitation crabmeat carefully without breaking up meat; HEAT then carefully fold again; REMOVE bay leaves.
• SERVE warm as a chowder, in pre-baked puff pastry shells, over steamed basmati rice, or over toasted English muffins; GARNISH with fresh cilantro or fresh dill sprigs and/or dill weed; ENJOY!

CREAMY TUNA à LA KING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Saute celery and onion in margarine until tender.
• Blend in flour, salt, and pepper.
• Mix milk, beaten egg, and soup.
• Add them to the first mixture.
• Cook over low heat until the sauce is thick and smooth.
• Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and thyme.
• Lastly, add peas and tuna.
• Heat and serve over warm chow mein noodles or toast points.

SEAFOOD à LA KING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir 2 1/4 cups Bisquick mix and the milk until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• To serve, split biscuits in half; place on 6 individual plates. Spoon generous 1/4 cup hot chowder mixture over bottom of each biscuit. Top with remaining biscuit halves. Spoon 1/4 cup chowder mixture over top of each biscuit.

CREAMY SEAFOOD SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter and sauté the shallots.
• Stir in flour, add tomato juice and milk, stirring quickly.
• Bring to a boil, still stirring, then simmer for 1 minute.
• Stir in sherry and cream.