Creamed Finnan Haddie Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 1 pound finnan haddie or smoked cod fillets, cut into large pieces
 Butter margarine2 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour2 Teaspoon
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream or half-and-half
 2 hard-cooked eggs
 Parsley sprigs for garnish
 Toast points

Directions

1. If using smoked cod, in large, shallow baking dish, place fillets and cover with cold water. Soak 1 hour, then drain.
2. In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, into hot butter or margarine, stir flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk and cream, and cook, stirring, until mixture thickens slightly and boils; add fish. Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
3. Reserve 1 hard-cooked egg yolk for garnish; chop whites and other egg yolk. Into sauce, with fork, coarsely flake fish; stir in chopped eggs and pour into warm dish. Through coarse sieve, press reserved egg yolk over top. Garnish with parsley.
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