Fresh Fish with Buttered Crumbs
Fresh fish with a crunchy topping in a creamy sauce is always tempting. There is an added bonus with this recipe because one can do many variations, all of which are delicious.
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
45
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
50
MINUTES
Ingredients
1.1kg hake, cod, ling, haddock, grey sea mullet or pollock
salt and freshly ground pepper
15g butter
For the sauce
600ml milk
a few slices of carrot and onion
3 or 4 peppercorns
a sprig of thyme and parsley
50g approx. roux (equal quantities of softened butter and plain flour, cooked together for 2 minutes)
150-175g grated cheddar cheese or 75g grated Parmesan cheese
ÂĽ tsp mustard preferably Dijon
salt and freshly ground pepper
225g mushrooms
1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley (optional)
15g butter
salt and freshly ground pepper
For the buttered crumbs
25g butter
50g soft, white breadcrumbs
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