Cod with herby cheese topping

[DiabeticDave]

Cod with herby cheese topping


A simple way to make cod even more delicious.


Serves 2

Ingredients15g (1/2 oz) polyunsaturated margarine
15g (1/2 oz) plain flour
100ml (31/2 fl oz) milk
25g (1oz) strong cheddar or other hard cheese such as wensleydale, grated
1 teaspoon English mustard
2 tablespoons chopped mixed herbs
freshly ground black pepper
2 thick chunks of cod fillet or any other chunky white fish each weighing about 150g (5oz)
InstructionsPreheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6. Melt the margarine in a small pan, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously, and simmer for a minute until you have a thick sauce.
Stir through the cheese, mustard and herbs, and season with the black pepper.
Place the cod pieces onto a baking sheet and spoon over the sauce.
Place in the oven and cook for about 15 minutes until the fish is cooked.
Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables.

 

[ukjohn]

That sounds very nice, I will give that a go next week, I am not a fish lover, but I do enjoy a piece of fresh cod, it is about the only fish I like. 😱

John

 

[lynne51]

Hi Dave i have just printed that same receipe out sounds lovely.I have loads of cod in the freezer after getting it on special offer in tesco a couple of weeks ago i was wondering what to do with it lynne

 

[Caroline]

sounds nice. My personal choice would be to serve with mashed potatoes and peas. I like instant mash!

 

[insulinaddict09]

Sounds Delicious I love seafood and practically live on Cod so i may try this recipe , thanks for posting it Dave 🙂

 

[Steff]

i also love cod it sounds simply devine and maybe friday i can try th at im always looking for new recipe ideas , thanks Dave