Seafood a la King With Tilapia, Shrimp, and Crab

Apr 05 2023

The familiar version is made with chicken, but seafood a la king is just as delicious, with tilapia, shrimp, and crab in a delicate, creamy sauce.

Ingredients

3
tablespoons butter
1
cup chopped onion
3
tablespoons all-purpose flour
2
cups milk
½
teaspoon salt
¼
teaspoon white pepper
⅛
teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper
12
ounces tilapia fillets (cut into 2-inch pieces)
6
to 8-ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (medium to extra large are best)
4
ounces imitation crab
1
cup (or more) frozen baby peas

Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the onions and cook until softened.
Step 4
Add the flour and cook, stirring, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5
Add the milk a bit at a time (start with a couple of tablespoons and increase as you go along), whisking or stirring well to incorporate.
Step 6
Add the seasonings and cook, stirring every so often, for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add the tilapia pieces.
Step 8
Spoon the sauce over the fish and cook for 5 minutes, stirring very gently once or twice.
Step 9
Add the shrimp, crab, and peas. Cook a few more minutes until heated through.
Step 10
Serve over rice, orzo pasta, grits, biscuits, or puff pastry squares or shells.