Smoked haddock in mushroom sauce recipe

Smoked haddock has such a rich flavour and makes a lovely quick, tasty lunch or super.

One of our favourite smoked haddock recipes, we have poached the fish here in milk and then used the flavoured milk to make a creamy mushroom sauce.

Just serve this with spinach and mash for a comforting meal. To cook the spinach just rinse it and place in a large saucepan with 1 tbsp water and a good knob of butter, then shake over a medium heat until it has wilted. Stir well, press out excess water and season with a grating of nutmeg.

A fish recipe that will impress family and friends, this dish is ideal for sharing.

Ingredients

• 300ml milk
• 450g smoked haddock fillets
• 25g butter
• 1 heaped tbsp plain flour
• 150g button mushrooms, sliced
• 100ml double cream
• 2tbsp chives, chopped

Method

1. Place the milk in a shallow pan and bring to the boil. Add the haddock and poach for a couple of minutes until the fish flakes easily. Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.
2. Melt half the butter in a small saucepan and fry the mushrooms until golden. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon.
3. Melt the remaining butter and add the flour. Beat with a wooden spoon until thickened. Gradually beat in the poaching milk until smooth. Cook for 1 min until thickened then add the cream and chives and return the mushrooms to the pan, heat through then pour over the fish and serve with spinach and mashed potatoes.