Codfish With Noodles Au Gratin Food

TRADITIONAL NEWFOUNDLAND COD AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place cod in a casserole dish (about 8-inch x 11-inch or something similar) and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Set aside until you make the sauce. See "Notes" below if using cod fillets that have been previously frozen.
• In a small saucepan on the stovetop, heat milk over low heat just to warm through (the milk will be used shortly for the sauce).
• Meanwhile, in another saucepan on the stovetop, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• To onion, add butter; melt. Add flour and stir to form a paste. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add the warmed milk to this (1/2 cup at a time), whisking after each addition until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes or so. Sauce mixture should coat the back of a spoon. Mixture will be thick.
• To sauce mixture, add remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, lemon zest and 1.5 teaspoons of dill (you can use less, if you prefer). Stir to combine. Pour sauce mixture over cod, coating all fish. Stir to ensure mixture is incorporated well.
• Sprinkle cheese and croissant crumbs (or regular bread crumbs) on top of sauced fish mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• Once done, sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon of dried dill over top. Let cool for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving (don't skip this; it allows things to settle). Serve with lemon wedges (if desired). Enjoy!

CODFISH WITH NOODLES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. When that is blended add 2 cups of the milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Add 1 cup of the cheese, blend well and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, for one minute.
• Add the egg yolk, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
• Place the cod in a skillet large enough to hold the pieces in one layer. Add water to cover, remaining milk, bay leaf, onion, cloves, Tabasco sauce, peppercorns, parsley sprigs, salt and pepper. The fish should be covered with the liquid. Bring to a boil and simmer for one minute. Remove from the heat and drain.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles in salted water in a saucepan about 2 to 3 minutes or according to package directions. Do not overcook. Drain quickly, return the noodles to the saucepan and add the remaining butter, salt and pepper. Toss until well coated.
• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
• Pour the noodles into a baking dish and arrange the fish over them. Spoon the cheese sauce over the fish and noodles and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve piping hot.

COD AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Melt butter, add flour, salt and pepper.
• Stir to make a paste.
• Add milk and cook until it thickens, stirring constantly.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole.
• pour a little of the sauce over the bottom.
• Add a layer of cod, sprinkle with cheese.
• Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese.
• Bake at 350 until nicely browned (about 1/2 hour).

SEAFOOD AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange fish and scallops in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup of each cheese; set aside. , In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender; stir into cheese sauce. Spoon over seafood. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, top with chives to serve.