Cod And Prawn Mornay Food

CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is pale yellow and frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow the roux to brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is now called a bechamel sauce, and may be used as is to top any number of dishes.
• Stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.
• The sauce is now called a Mornay Sauce. Pour over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. If not using right away, cool, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several days.

SEAFOOD GRATIN WITH CARAMELISED APPLES

Steps:

• For the gratin, bring the stock to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add the fish and poach for 1 minute. Add the scallops and poach for another minute. Add the prawns and poach for a final minute. Remove all the seafood with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the wine, bring to the boil and reduce for 5 minutes. Then add the milk and cream and reduce to a simmer.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in another large saucepan, add the leeks and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Add the flour, stir well and then add the milk and stock mixture, a ladleful at a time. Keep stirring until all the liquid is incorporated and the sauce is smooth with no lumps. Bring the sauce to the boil, turn down the heat and leave to simmer for about 15 minutes. Preheat the grill to high.
• Grease six shallow ovenproof gratin dishes or one large baking dish measuring about 30x25cm/12x10in. Add the poached fish, scallops and prawns to the leek sauce and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley and transfer the mixture to the gratin dishes or dish.
• Mix the cheese with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top of the gratin. Place under the hot grill for 10 minutes until golden-brown and the contents is bubbling.
• For the caramelised apples, melt the butter in a non-stick frying pan. Add the caster sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the apple chunks and stir to coat them in the caramel. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the apples have softened and are covered in the caramel sauce.
• Serve the gratin with the caramelised apples and bread on the side.

COD & PRAWN BAKE IN CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Infused Milk: Put the milk into a saucepan with the onion. peppercorns, blade of mace, bay leaf and parsley stalks. ** blade of mace***Information from The Spice House: Mace is the outer shell of the nutmeg fruit. It has a lighter, sweeter flavor. Should you open the small, plum-sized fruit of the nutmeg tree, inside you would find the nutmeg protectively covered by the thin, lacy-looking scarlet-colored shell that we know as mace.
• 2. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and leave to infuse while preparing the remaining ingredients.
• 3. The casserole: Melt the butter in another sauce pan and use a little to brush inside of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• 4. Cut the cod into finger-sized strips and place in the casserole dish. scatter the mushrooms and prawns on top. *** In Ireland they call shrimp prawns.
• 5. Strain the milk through a sieve, then discard the contents of the sieve. Add flour to the remaining butter in the sauce pan, stirring to blend. Gradually stir in the strained milk to make a smooth sauce. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• 6. Add 2/3 of the cheese. Stir until melted. Pour cheese over the fish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Place on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 350F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
• 7. Cooks Notes: Any firm flesh fish or shellfish can be used for this dish alone with cultivated or wild mushrooms. The bake can also be made in 4 individual dishes or in 8 scallop shells which makes an excellent starter.
• 8. My notes: In Ireland they call all shrimp prawn, regardless of the size. (Normally in the states we use the term prawns for giant shrimp.) Starters are what the Irish call appetizers or the first course.

COD, CAULIFLOWER & CHORIZO MORNAY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and blanch the cauliflower for 3-4 mins until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan and cook the chorizo for a couple of mins to brown, then remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind. Melt the butter in the pan, then add the flour to make a roux. Pour in the milk gradually, whisking constantly, until smooth. Add the Gruyère, stir until melted, then season.
• Put the cauliflower in a baking dish (or divide between individual dishes) with the chorizo and cod. Spoon over the cheese sauce and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and parsley. Bake for 30-40 mins until the top is golden.