Fish and cucumber with mustard sauce au gratin recipe

Fish and Cucumber with Mustard Sauce au Gratin recipe

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This delectable recipe for fish and cucumber with mustard sauce au gratin is a perfect combination of flavors and textures. The tender fish fillets are paired with crisp cucumber slices, all smothered in a creamy mustard sauce and topped with a golden cheesy crust. It's a dish that is both elegant and comforting, making it ideal for a special dinner or a weeknight treat. With its blend of seafood, vegetables, and tangy sauce, this recipe offers a delightful balance of taste and nutrition.

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Fish and cucumber with mustard sauce au gratin recipe details

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Ingredients

500 g	coalfish
3 tbsp	lemon juice
	salt and pepper
3 tbsp	butter
2 tbsp	flour
250 ml	milk
1 bunch(es)	dill
2 tbsp	hot mustard
150 g	plain yogurt
500 g	cucumbers
	hot paprika powder
2	egg yolks

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Cut the fish fillets in slices, sprinkle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep in a cool place.

Heat 2 tbsp. of butter in a skillet and prepare a roux with the flour. Deglaze with the milk and stir until creamy and smooth.

Chop the dill and stir half of it into the béchamel. Add the yoghurt and the mustard and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Peel the cucumbers and cut in ½ cm slices. Heat the remaining butter and sauté the cucumbers shortly. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and the remaining dill.

Place the cucumbers in a greased casserole dish. Stir the egg yolks into the sauce, then spoon some of the sauce over the cucumbers. Arrange the fish on top and cover with the remaining sauce.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 35 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a