Alaska Pollock Gratin

- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Alaska Pollock fillets (4 to 5 ounces each), cod or sole can be used as well.
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh white bread crumbs
- A few tiny sprigs of fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 582 |
Total fat | 30g |
Saturated fat | 19g |
Calories from fat | 46% |
Cholesterol | 155mg |
Protein | 34.5g |
Carbohydrates | 43g |
Fiber | 1g |
Sodium | 354mg |
Calcium | 14mg |
Omega-3 fatty acids | 4,760mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Poach the pollock
Add water to a large pan and bring to a simmer. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska pollock under cold water. Turn off heat and gently add seafood to pan. Return heat to a simmer. Once simmering, cover pan and cook 4-5 minutes for frozen fish or 2 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Turn off heat and let seafood rest for 5 minutes or until seafood is opaque throughout; drain.
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Step 2 Meanwhile, warm the gratin dishes
Heat broiler/oven to medium-high (450F). Place four individual gratin dishes, or one large shallow baking dish, in the lower part of the oven to warm.
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Step 3 Make the cheese sauce
To make the sauce, put the milk, butter and flour into a nonstick saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly with a small whisk, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and add half the cheese, stirring until melted. Add the mustard; season with salt and pepper.
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Step 4 Assemble the gratin
Remove pollock fillets from poaching liquid; break into large chunks and place in the warm dishes. Pour the sauce over the fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and rosemary sprigs; add remaining cheese over the top.
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Step 5 Broil, garnish and serve
Broil for 3-4 minutes, until browned and bubbling. Garnish with extra rosemary, if desired.
Cook’s Tip: For better browning, blend 1 tablespoon melted butter into the fresh bread crumbs before sprinkling over sauce. This recipe is also excellent with Alaska halibut or cod.
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 582 |
Total fat | 30g |
Saturated fat | 19g |
Calories from fat | 46% |
Cholesterol | 155mg |
Protein | 34.5g |
Carbohydrates | 43g |
Fiber | 1g |
Sodium | 354mg |
Calcium | 14mg |
Omega-3 fatty acids | 4,760mg |