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Cotswold Cottage Recipes

Fish Casserole with Brandy and Herbs (this rustic stew is full of all sorts of interesting flavours which will please the palette - many varieties of fish can be used - just choose the freshest and best)

Fish Casserole with Brandy and Herbs
1kg/2 lb 4oz assorted white fish
15ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus a few sprigs to garnish
225/8oz mushrooms
225g/8oz chopped tomatoes deseeded
1 large bunch of fresh dill
10ml/2tsp plain flour
15g/3tsp butter
450ml/8fluid oz cider
45ml/3tbsp good brandy or Calvados
Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste

Chop all the fish roughly and place in a casserole or stew pot with the parsley, mushrooms, tomatoes, salt and pepper.  Save a few bits of dill to garnish and add the rest chopped.

Make a light sauce by melting the butter and mixing in the flour, then gradually add the cider.  Cook until thickened.

Add cider sauce and Calvados to the fish and toss thoroughly.

Cover and cook in the oven at 180°C/350°F/Gasmark 4 for about 30 minutes

Serve at once with a tossed side salad and hot crusty bread to mop up the juices.

(Serves Four)

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