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Smoked Haddock with Buttered Spinach & Mustard Sauce

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Smoked Haddock with Buttered Spinach & Mustard Sauce is a delightful dish that marries the robust, smoky flavor of haddock with the freshness of buttered spinach and the tangy zing of a creamy mustard sauce. This recipe offers a beautiful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a sophisticated weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party. The flaky smoked haddock pairs wonderfully with the tender spinach, while the creamy mustard sauce ties everything together with its rich and complex flavor profile.

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Smoked Haddock with Buttered Spinach & Mustard Sauce:

  • 2 (6-ounce) smoked haddock fillets, skin on or off

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 5 ounces fresh spinach

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Spinach:

  1. Wash the Spinach: Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and drain well.

Cook the Spinach:

  1. Melt the Butter: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Sauté Shallots and Garlic: Add the chopped shallot and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

  3. Add Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. Remove Spinach: Remove the buttered spinach from the skillet and set aside. Keep warm.

Cook the Haddock:

  1. Heat the Olive Oil: Heat the olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Sear the Haddock: Add the smoked haddock fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Sear for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the haddock is cooked through and flaky.

  3. Remove Haddock: Remove the seared smoked haddock fillets from the skillet and set aside.

Prepare the Mustard Sauce:

  1. Add Cream to Skillet: Reduce the heat to medium and add the heavy cream to the same skillet.

  2. Stir in Mustard and Lemon Juice: Stir in the Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.

  3. Season to Taste: Season the mustard sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble and Serve:

  1. Plate the Spinach: Divide the buttered spinach between two plates.

  2. Top with Haddock: Place a seared smoked haddock fillet on top of the spinach on each plate.

  3. Drizzle with Sauce: Drizzle the creamy mustard sauce over the haddock fillets.

  4. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve the Smoked Haddock with Buttered Spinach & Mustard Sauce immediately.

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