Plaice Fillets with Leek and Cheddar Topping
A tasty Cheddar topping gives great flavour to grilled plaice fillets. With such a great choice of British Cheddar cheeses available at the supermarkets, you’re sure to find one that suits your palate.
Serves 4
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
Calories per serving 319
Fat per serving 14.62g
Approximate cost per serving £2.36
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
4 large plaice fillets
1 large leek, finely sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded and finely sliced
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
50g (2oz) white breadcrumbs
75g (3oz) mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated
Freshly ground black pepper
Flat leaf parsley, to garnish
Method:
1. Preheat a medium-high grill. Grease a large baking sheet with a little olive oil.
2. Arrange the plaice fillets on the baking sheet and grill for 5-6 minutes.
3. At the same time, heat the remaining olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and stir-fry the leeks and peppers for 5 minutes, until softened. Spoon on top of the fish, season with black pepper and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Scatter the breadcrumbs and cheese over the top. Grill for a further 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Serve, garnished with parsley.
Cook’s tip: Use other types of fish, such as haddock, halibut, skate wings or cod. When fish is cooked the flesh should be opaque and should flake easily when tested with a fork.