Seafood Sauce for Tortillas or Pasta Recipe

Name: Seafood Sauce for Tortillas or Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chopped onions; 5 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; ½ cup cream or ½ cup half-and-half; 3 tablespoons wine; 1 cup cooked boneless fish, flaked; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ tablespoon dried parsley; ½ cup frozen cooked baby shrimp; 1 cup imitation crabmeat, cut into bite size pieces; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon; 1 cup water or 1 cup fish stock; ½ cup cream, for pasta

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons chopped onions
5 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
½ cup cream or ½ cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons wine
1 cup cooked boneless fish, flaked
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon dried parsley
½ cup frozen cooked baby shrimp
1 cup imitation crabmeat, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 cup water or 1 cup fish stock
½ cup cream, for pasta

1
Melt butter in sauce pan.
2
Add onion and cook till translucent (about 2 to 3 minutes).
3
Sprinkle in flour and cook about 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Add fish stock (if not enough to make a cup, add chicken bouillon to water and add to fish stock to make a 1 cup).
5
Stir until thick and smooth.
6
Add cream and wine and stir till thick and smooth.
7
Add crab, shrimp, fish, garlic powder, and parsley; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
8
Spoon into tortilla shell, fold and eat.
9
If you are pouring over pasta, add the extra cream to thin the sauce.

439

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons chopped onions, 5 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons flour, ½ cup cream or ½ cup half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Seafood Sauce for Tortillas or Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seafood Sauce for Tortillas or Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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