Finnan Haddie

Ingredients

1 lb.  Smoked haddock, rinsed twice in cold water
2 c.  Potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces
2  Clove garlic
2 c.  Basic cream sauce (recipe below)
2 Tbsp.  Fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

1. Cover potatoes and garlic with cold water, add a pinch of salt and
boil gently until tender. Drain, remove garlic and hold.
2. Cut fish into 2-inch pieces
3. Place one layer of fish in roasting pan. Add enough hot water to
cover fish. Bake at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Drain fish and
reserve liquid. Liquid may be used in cream sauce recipe in place of
cream (~30%).
4. Cover fish with cream sauce and serve with potatoes. Garnish with
parsley.

Basic Cream Sauce

Ingredients

4 Tbsp.  Butter
2 c.  Light cream, scalded
4 Tbsp.  Flour
1/2 tsp.  Salt
Pinch white pepper

Steps

1. Melt butter in small saucepan
2. Add flour and stir until well blended. Cook for 3 minutes without
browning.
3. Whisk in cream, add seasonings and simmer gently for 5-10 minutes