Creamed Fish Recipe

Name: Creamed Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/3 c. butter; 1/3 c. flour; 1 pt. milk; 1 onion; sprig of parsley; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1 egg yolk; 1 lb. halibut; salt; lemon juice; buttered bread crumbs; grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. flour
1 pt. milk
1 onion
sprig of parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
1 egg yolk
1 lb. halibut
salt
lemon juice
buttered bread crumbs
grated Parmesan cheese

1
Scald milk.
2
Put onion, parsley and thyme in a cheesecloth and cook slowly in the milk one hour or more.
3
Remove seasoning.
4
Melt the butter.
5
Add the flour and brown for a few minutes.
6
Add the milk to the butter and flour with a bit of salt and the nutmeg and egg yolk.
7
Cook the halibut with salt and lemon juice.
8
Flake when done.
9
Layer some sauce in the bottom of a baking dish, then a layer of fish.
10
Season lightly with salt and pepper, then add more sauce and fish and sauce again.
11
Sprinkle top with buttered bread crumbs and cover with Parmesan cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. butter, 1/3 c. flour, 1 pt. milk, 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Creamed Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamed Fish

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