Plaice With a Spinach and Crab Stuffing

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   Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

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   Wash the spinach in cold water, then drain in a colander.

3. 3

   Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes in a wok.

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   Tip back into the colander and press with the back of a wooden spoon to press out as much liquid as possible.

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   Once cool, squeeze with your hands to extract more liquid.

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   Put in a bowl.

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   Heat 15g butter in a pan then add the crushed garlic and cook for a minute.

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   Add to the spinach and season.

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   Mix well.

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    To skin the plaice, put on a board, skin-side down, and hold in place at the tail end.

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    Insert a sharp knife at a slight angle between the skin and flesh and, moving away from yourself, cut the skin from the flesh with a slight sawing movement.

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    Spread the fillets, skin-side down, with the crab.

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    Share the spinach between them and fold in three.

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    Put in a greased ovenproof dish, skin-side down, and dot with the rest of the butter.

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    Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.

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    Put the wine in a pan and boil until reduced by half.

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    Remove from the heat, add the stock and any fish juices.

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    Mix the cornflour with 2tbsp cold water and stir into the pan.

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    Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for a minute.

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    Add the creme fraiche and parsley and serve with the plaice and broccoli.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.