1.5 lb (700g) Fresh Alaskan Cod or Halibut |
1 lb (450g) Wild Salmon |
1/2 lb (225g) Shrimp (cooked or fresh or
frozen), shelled |
Milk and water |
1 cup (250 ml) Mayonnaise |
4 lb (2kg) potatoes (in the U.S., Gold works best) |
Bunch fresh Chives, chopped. |
2 tbsp (15g) butter |
3 Bay Leaves |
Salt, Pepper |
1 tbsp horseradish |
METHOD
Put the bay leaves in a large frying or saute pan. Add the fish in a single layer. Add about 1/4 pint of milk mixed with 1/4 pint of water. The fish should be half immersed in the liquid, it's not necessary to cover it completely. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat to cool for 10 minutes. The fish should be just cooked and flake easily. Discard the milk and move the fish to a plate to cool.Knob of butter (about 1/2 tbsp) |
1 tsp Dijon mustard or 1/2 tsp mustard flour |
1/2 tbsp flour for a thicker sauce |
2 tbsp cream, creme fraiche or full fat Greek yoghurt |
4 oz (120ml) milk, or milk & water for a lighter sauce | Splash of Tabasco, to taste |
Salt, pepper, paprika to taste |
2 tbsp of Italian parsley, chopped finely |
1/2 cup frozen peas (to taste) |
1/2 cup frozen corn (to taste) |
1/2 tsp capers, drained and chopped | 2 green (spring) onions |
Grated cheese to taste |
1 Jalapeno, deseeded and chopped finely |