Finnan Haddie and leek sauce recipe (from Stonington Seafood) may not win any beauty prizes, but it won’t matter when you taste the delicious combination of flavors!
You’ll remember that I recently posted a wonderful smoked fish chowder recipe called, Cullen Skink.
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Well, if you’ve tried smoked haddock, and have fallen in love with it as most everyone does, then you need to know that it truly is so versatile as well as being incredibly delicious!
Disclosure: Iwas given 2 smoked haddock from Stonington Seafood. As always, all opinions strictly mine.
I had wanted to try making kedgeree (a smoked fish, curry and rice dish), butbecause I used most of the haddies to make Cullen Skink three times (my family loved it!) I only had one pound left. It was difficult to decide what to make with the last pound, but once I saw Stonington Seafood’s recipe card for Richard’s Smoked Haddie and Leek Sauce, I just had to try it.
This is another dish I made from Stonington Seafood’s Finnan haddies: smoked haddock fishcakes!
I had no regrets afterwards: it sounded wonderful, and it was. The fish flavor comes through as the leek sauce is light and not overly spiced. I served it over baked potatoes, however, Richard suggests it can also be poured over pasta, sautéed vegetables, with mashed potatoes or made into a fish pie.
I was givenpermission to share this fabulous recipe with all of you. It’s a great recipe for no-meat Fridays during Lent, and any other time, to be honest! Order your seafood from Stonington Seafoodor Amazon.
Richard’s Finnan Haddie and Leek Sauce
very slightly adapted from a recipe by Richard Penfold serves 4
FULL PRINTABLE RECIPE BELOW
Cook the Finnan Haddies
Heat the milk to a medium simmer, then add the smoked haddock to the pan, in large pieces, skin side down. Simmer for four minutes, then remove from heat and allow to remain in the milk a further 2 minutes (6 minutes, total cooking time). Pour the milk into a jug.
When the fish is cooked, remove the skin.
Keep the fish in large flakes.
Make the White Sauce
Melt1 ounce (1/4 stick) butter in a small pot, then add the flour. Stir and cook for a few minutes, but do not allow to brown. Start adding the reserved milk a little at a time, creating a sauce, (keeping a third of the milk set aside.) Continue adding the milk until a relatively thick consistency isreached (without being too thick-see photos.)
Add the turmeric, English mustard powder, (cayenne, if using) and pepper. Stir well.
Finish the Finnan Haddie and Leek Sauce
In another pan, sauté the leek in the remaining 1 ounce of butter, then add to the sauce. Add the flaked smoked haddock, including any juice that has accumulated.
Stir over medium low heat until heated through. Adjust the sauce with the reserved milk to a desired consistency and serve as desired.
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Richard's Finnan Haddie and Leek Sauce Recipe (from Stonington Seafood)
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
A creamy, smoked haddock dish that's perfect when served on a baked potato.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Finnan Haddie (from Stonington Seafood)
- 2 1/2 cups (38 oz) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) good quality butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Coleman's English Mustard powder
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- optional (pinch of cayenne)
- 2 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced
Instructions
- Heat the milk to a medium simmer, then add the smoked haddock to the pan, in large pieces, skin side down. Simmer for four minutes, then remove from heat and allow to remain in the milk a further 2 minutes (6 minutes, total cooking time). Pour the milk into a jug.
- When the fish is cooked, remove the skin. Keep the fish in large flakes.
- Melt 1 ounce (1/4 stick) butter in a small pot, then add the flour. Stir and cook for a few minutes, but do not allow to brown. Start adding the reserved milk a little at a time, creating a sauce, (keeping a third of the milk set aside.) Continue adding the milk until a thick, yet runny sauce is reached.
- Add the turmeric, English mustard powder, (cayenne, if using) and pepper. Stir well.
- In another pan, sautée the leek in the remaining 1 ounce of butter, then add to the sauce. Add the flaked smoked haddock, including any juice that has accumulated.
- Stir over medium low heat until heated through. Adjust the sauce with the reserved milk to a desired consistency and serve as desired.
Notes
Served on a baked potato, pasta, toast or any other desired accompaniment.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 118Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 84mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 6g
Nutrition information is only estimated an.d doesn't include a potato.
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