Cod Basil and Tomato With a Potato Crust Recipe



Cod Basil and Tomato With a Potato Crust Recipes

Ingredients :

2 lb smoked cod

2 lb white cod

2 1/2 cup milk

2 sprigs basil

1 sprig lemon thyme

1/3 cup butter

1 onion, peeled and chopped

3/4 cup flour

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp chopped basil

12 medium sized potatoes

1/4 cup butter

1 1/4 milk

salt and pepper

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Method :
  1. Place both kinds of fish in a roasting pan with the milk, 1.2 liters or 5 cups water and herbs.
  2. Simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Leave to cool in the liquid for about 20 minutes.
  4. Drain the fish, reserving the liquid for use in the sauce.
  5. Flake the fish, taking care to remove any skin and bone.
  6. Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until tender but not browned.
  7. Add the flour, tomato paste and half the basil.
  8. Gradually add the reserved fish stock, adding a little more milk if necessary to make a fairly thin sauce.
  9. Bring this to the boil, season with salt and pepper, and add the remaining basil.
  10. Add the fish carefully and stir gently.
  11. Pour into an ovenproof dish.
  12. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  13. Boil the potatoes until tender.
  14. Add the butter and milk, and mash well.
  15. Add salt and pepper to taste and cover the fish, forking to create a pattern.
  16. If you like, you can freeze the pie at this stage.
  17. Bake for 30 minutes.
  18. Serve with the chopped parsley.

With a green salad, it makes an ideal dish for lunch or a family supper.

Serves 6 - 8



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