Crunch-Topped Fish Bake

Preparation Time : 10 minutes

Cooking Time : 13 minutes

Serves : 4

Ingredients :

1 lemon, sliced

700g/1.5 lb skinless cod fillet

25g/1 oz butter or soft-tub margarine

25g/1 oz cornflour

300 ml/0.5 pint semi-skimmed milk

pinch of salt

white pepper

3 tbsp chopped fresh or 3 tsp dried dill

For The Topping :

25g/1 oz white breadcrumbs

25g/1 oz grated Parmesan cheese

dill sprigs to garnish

Preparation :

  1. Grease a 1.7 litre (3 pint) shallow flame-proof dish. Half fill a large frying pan with cold water. Add the lemon slices. Bring to boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add the fish, simmer for 4 minutes or until flesh is opaque and flakes easily
  2. Meanwhile, put the fat, cornflour and milk into a non-stick pan. Heat gently, stirring until thickened. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until glossy. Add salt, pepper and dill
  3. Preheat the grill to high. Drain the fish and put into the dish. Pour the sauce on top. For the topping, mix together the breadcrumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over the fish
  4. Put the dish under the grill. Grill for 1 minute, or until topping is bubbling. Garnish with dill sprig and serve

To Microwave Fish :

Put the fish and lemon in a microwave proof dish. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes, or until cooked. Continue with the recipe from Step 2

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