Fish in the oven
Description
The recipe won't take much time. It's a perfect dish for both an everyday lunch and a small celebration. Juicy and flavorful fish with vegetables topped with a layer of mashed potatoes—well, who could resist that? Even if you don't usually like fish, you'll probably enjoy this dish! The combination of ordinary cod and smoked salmon is a surprisingly delightful pairing, believe me. You can choose vegetables for this dish according to your taste. I'll explain. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, peel and boil the potatoes, then prepare mashed potatoes by adding milk and nutmeg. But don't make the mash too smooth.
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Step 2
For this dish, you can use the fillet of any fish: pollock, hake, cod. Cut the fish into small pieces.
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Step 3
Peel and chop the vegetables. Grate the carrots on a coarse grater, slice the celery into thin strips, and cut the pepper into small cubes. Grease the baking dish with butter and place the vegetables inside. Add the cheese grated on a coarse grater. You can set aside half of the cheese to sprinkle over the top before baking.
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Step 4
Add finely chopped herbs and lemon zest.
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Step 5
Place the pieces of fish, sprinkle the fish with lemon juice. Add olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 6
And mix, but you can also layer all the ingredients.
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Step 7
Now we make the "shuba." Cover the fish with vegetables with mashed potatoes.
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Step 8
Spread the puree into a smooth, even layer. If you want a cheesy crust, sprinkle with the reserved grated cheese.
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Step 9
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 35-40 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the dish from the oven, let it rest for a couple of minutes, and then serve.