Baked Haddock With Spinach - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 cups frozen chopped spinach (about 2 packages 10 ounces each)
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
    1 cup sliced onion
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
    1 1/2 lbs haddock fillets
    1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
    1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
    1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
    Sauce
    1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
    1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
    1 teaspoon cornstarch
Preparation
    Cook frozen spinach in a small amount of boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt, for about 5 minutes.
    Drain well, squeezing out excess water.
    In a medium skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium low heat.
    Add onions and saute for about 5 minutes, or until onions are tender.
    Add spinach and nutmeg; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
    In a shallow, lightly buttered 2-quart casserole, arrange fish fillets in a single layer.
    Place a spoonfuls of spinach between haddock fillets.
    Place tomatoes around haddock fillets; sprinkle with herbs and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
    Bake, uncovered, at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
    Fish should flake easily with a fork when done.
    In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.
    Saute 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion until tender.
    Add 3/4 cup reserved tomato juice and bring to a boil.
    Stir cornstarch into remaining 1/4 cup tomato juice then stir into boiling mixture.
    Continue cooking and stirring until mixture returns to a boil.
    Pour sauce over haddock fillets.
    Serve and enjoy!

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