Smoked Haddock and Egg Florentine

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Preparation time: 15 mins, Cooking time: 25 mins                  Back

Ingredients

4 x 170g (6oz) Smoked Haddock Fillets
300ml (½ pint) Milk
225g (8oz) Young Spinach
4 Large Eggs
4 Tomatoes, sliced
50g (2oz) Butter
50g (2oz) Cheddar Cheese, grated
2 tbsp Plain Flour
Salt and Black Pepper

 

 

 

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C: 350°F: Gas 4.

  2. Wash the spinach and place into a saucepan.

  3. Cover and cook for a few minutes, until wilted.

  4. Drain well in a sieve, pressing with a wooden spoon to remove excess liquid.

  5. Add 15g (½oz) butter, season to taste.

  6. Arrange the spinach in four portions in a shallow ovenproof dish.

  7. Top with slices of tomato, add the haddock fillets.

  8. Cover with buttered baking foil.

  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the haddock flakes easily.

  10. Place the remaining butter, flour and milk, in a saucepan.
    Bring to the boil, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens.

  11. Cook for a minute or two.

  12. Remove from the heat.
    Stir in half the cheese and reserve.

  13. Poach the eggs.

  14. Pre-heat the grill.

  15. Place a poached egg on top of each haddock fillet.

  16. Pour over the sauce, top with the remaining cheese.

  17. Place under the grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

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