Roast smoked cod with cheese and chive sauce

Roast smoked cod with cheese and chive sauce

Serves 4
Per serving 316kcal, 8.5g fat
Prep time 5 mins
Cook time 20 mins

Ingredients

4 x 4oz smoked cod steaks
1 tbsp cornflour
600ml (1 pint) semi-skimmed milk
1 tsp English mustard powder
1 tsp vegetable boullion stock powder
115g (4oz) low-fat mature Cheddar cheese, grated
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Preparation

1.Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6.
2.Rinse the fish under cold running water and place on a non-stick baking tray.Place in the oven for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
3.Meanwhile, mix the cornflour with a little cold milk to a smooth paste. Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan and heat. Stir in the mustard and stock powder. Using a whisk, stir in the cornflour and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cheese and chives.
4.Place the cooked fish on a serving plate and coat with the sauce. Serve with allowed weight of (boiled) new potatoes (with skins) and a selection of vegetables.