Ingredients
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5 large potatoes, peeled and diced into 1 inch squares
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/4-1/2 cup milk
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups fresh spinach, cleaned and torn in bite sized pieces
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1 1/2 lbs haddock, cut in 1 inch pieces
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1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 cup light cream or 1 cup half-and-half cream
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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1 teaspoon dry English-style mustard
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1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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1 lemon, juice of
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1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
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parmesan cheese or breadcrumbs
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1 carrot, finely chopped
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1 cup fresh peas (or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Boil potatoes for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Drain and mash with butter and milk.
- Season to taste with salt & pepper and set aside to cool.
- Prepare individual ramekins by piling spinach evenly in the bottom of each one. Top with a layer of haddock pieces.
- In a large sauté pan or skillet, heat the oil and sauté onion and carrot slowly, about 5 minutes or till slightly soft.
- Add cream and stir till just boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese, mustard, nutmeg, lemon juice and parsley. Add peas and return to heat.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, till slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes, then ladle over haddock, making sure each ramekin gets plenty of vegetables.
- Drop two or three heaping spoonfuls of mashed potatoes on top of each ramekin. Spread somewhat evenly leaving room at the edges for steam to vent.
- Top with a dusting of parmesan and/or breadcrumbs.
- Bake 15 minutes, or until haddock is cooked through and top is nicely browned.