Finnan Haddie with Spinach and Pancetta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter, plus more for the dish
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 oz (85g) sliced pancetta or bacon, chopped
- 1 lb (450g) spinach leaves, washed
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 3/4 lb (800g) finnan haddie, skinned
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
- Butter an ovenproof serving dish.
- Melt the oil and butter together in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and pancetta and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- In batches, stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the creme fraiche and 6 tbsp of the Parmesan.
- Season with salt and pepper and simmer until it has thickened slightly.
- Spoon the spinach mixture into the dish.
- Place the finnan haddie on top.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Mix the bread crumbs and remaining 2 tbsp Parmesan and sprinkle over the fish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is piping hot.
olive oil, butter, onion, bacon, spinach, creme fraiche, freshly grated parmesan, salt, finnan haddie, lemon, bread crumbs
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/finnan-haddie-with-spinach-and-pancetta (may not work)