Crunchy Topped Prawn & Asparagus Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus (May sub canned & amend prep accordingly)
3 tablespoons butter
2 sticks celery (chopped)
1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
1 lb prawns (uncooked, shelled & chopped)
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1 1/2 cups white breadcrumbs (stale)
5 tablespoons butter (melted)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F.
Cook asparagus till crisp-tender, cut into 1-in pieces & set aside.
Melt 1st butter amt in med saucepan. Add garlic, celery, bell pepper & prawns. Stir constantly over med-heat for about 3 min or till prawns are tender.
Add flour, stir for 1 min & remove from heat.
Gradually stir in milk & return to heat, stirring constantly for 3 min or till mixture boils & thickens.
Remove from heat & stir in asparagus + half the cheese. Spoon mixture into shallow oven-proof dish.
Combine remaining cheese, breadcrumbs & 2nd butter amt in bowl & sprinkle evenly over the prawn mixture.
Bake for about 20 min or till golden brown. Allow to cool slightly & serve.