New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Egg-free, Nut-free

Method

  1. Halve the potatoes if large. Tip into a pan of boiling salted water with the garlic, simmer for about 20 mins until they are on the brink of collapse, then drain. Meanwhile, cover the haddock with milk. Bring to a simmer, then poach the fish slowly for 5 mins until it flakes easily. Drain fish, but reserve the milk.
  2. While everything is still warm, crush the potatoes and garlic with a masher. Flake and mix in the fish, add 2 tbsp of the poaching milk and 3 tbsp olive oil, then mix well - you should have a loose, rich mash. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the chives and set aside. Cook the beans in boiling water, then drain and toss with the remaining oil and the shallot. Serve a large spoonful of crush with the French bean salad and a few slices of toast.
Try

New way with potaoes

Squashing cold, cooked new potatoes flat onto a baking tray, drizzling with oil and roasting in a hot oven until crisp.

Per serving

260 kcalories, protein 17g, carbohydrate 22g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 2g, salt 1.49 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2007.

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  • 01 January 2008

    Louise rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This made a quick and delicious lunch or light main meal. I made it a few times in quick succession so my family got sick of it, but I didn't.

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  • 17 July 2008

    Shaysmammy rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    I was quite disappointed with this recipe. It didn't look very appetising and the taste wasn't wonderful either. I wouldn't make it again.

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  • 04 September 2008

    Keiblob rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I love this dish - hearty and healthy. I used some yellow smoked fish as well to make it look more interesting. This dish is very simple and worthwhile. Leftovers can be easily be adapted into fishcakes.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Egg-free, Nut-free

Satisfying starter

Ingredients

TO SERVE

  • 100g French beans
  • 1 small shallot , finely sliced
  • 8 slices of baguette , toasted or crisped in a low oven
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Per serving

260 kcalories, protein 17g, carbohydrate 22g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 2g, salt 1.49 g

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