Smoked Haddock With Whole Grain Mustard Sauce Poached Egg Recipes

SMOKED HADDOCK WITH BUTTERED SPINACH & MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sauce, gently heat and stir together the mustard and crème fraîche in a small saucepan, then turn off the heat and set aside.
• Put the spinach in a colander and put in the sink. Pour over kettle-hot water to wilt, cool under cold water, squeeze out as much water as possible, then set aside.
• Put the potatoes in the bottom part of a tiered steamer, just cover with water and bring to the simmer. Lay the fish fillets in the first tier of the steamer and, after the potatoes have cooked for 5 mins, sit on top, cover and steam for a further 5 mins or until the fish is cooked through. While the fish and potatoes are cooking, bring another small pan of water to the boil, add the vinegar and poach the eggs to your liking - we did ours for 2 mins.
• Gently reheat the sauce and add the lemon juice and a small splash of water if it's a little too thick. Season and stir in the chives. Lift the fish tier off the potatoes, drain the potatoes, then tip them back into the pan. Add the spinach and a drizzle of the sauce, and mix to combine. Divide the potatoes and spinach between 2 plates, sit a fillet of haddock on each and top with a poached egg. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the eggs and around the fish, and serve straight away.

SMOKED HADDOCK SALAD WITH POACHED EGGS & CROûTONS

Steps:

• Whisk the mustard, vinegar, 3 tbsp oil with 1 tbsp of water and a pinch of salt to make a dressing.
• Heat the grill to high, scatter the bread on a baking tray and drizzle with the remaining oil. Put on the bottom of the grill and toast for 8-10 mins, tossing every couple of mins until well done.
• While the croutons are toasting, boil the beans for 3-5 mins until cooked but slightly crunchy. Scoop them out using a slotted spoon and toss them in a bowl with a little dressing. Lower the heat under the water, add the haddock and gently poach for 5 mins. Lift the fish onto a plate, add a splash of vinegar to the water, break in the eggs and poach them for 3 mins. Lift them onto a piece of kitchen towel to drain.
• Tip the leaves into a large bowl and flake over the haddock in large chunks. Add the croûtons and beans plus most of the dressing, then toss everything together. Pile onto 2 plates, top with the eggs, drizzle with the remaining dressing and eat while it's still warm.

SMOKED HADDOCK WITH WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD SAUCE & POACHED EGG

Steps:

• Cut fish in to four equal sized portions.
• Place fish in a saucepan and add cold water until the fish is just covered.
• Bring to a simmer over a low heat and poach for about 4 minutes until cooked.
• Remove fish an keep warm.
• Boil Potatoes until soft and mash.
• Add spring onions to the mash and mix.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In small sauce pan heat the cream and add in the honey and mustard. Whisk gently to combine and remove from the heat.
• Poach 4 eggs.
• To server, place spoonful of mash in the centre of the plate, gently place fish on top, top with a poached egg and the honey mustard sauce.