Poached Haddock and Poached Egg with Mustard Sauce

Flaky poached smoked haddock and spinach served with a rich mustard white sauce and a perfectly poached egg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 582.1 kcals 1164.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 19.3 grams 38.6 grams
Fat 32.9 grams 65.8 grams
Protein 56.2 grams 112.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
500
ml
2
piece
Eggs
large, free-range
25
g
Butter
for sauce
15
g
Butter
for spinach
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
a squeeze
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Liquids
1
piece
Iced Water
for chilling eggs
NutsSeeds
1
piece
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Pepper
to taste
Seafood
350
g
Smoked Haddock
natural, pin boned, skin on
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
thickly sliced
200
g

Steps

  • Simmer 500ml milk with sliced onion and bay leaf in a large pan.
  • Poach haddock skin-side down for two minutes, then flip and simmer for two more minutes.
  • Boil a saucepan of water with vinegar and salt, then create a vortex.
  • Crack one egg into the vortex, cook for three minutes, then chill in iced water and repeat.
  • Remove haddock from milk and keep warm in a low oven.
  • Strain the milk into a jug and wipe the pan clean.
  • Melt 25g butter, stir in flour for 3 minutes, then gradually whisk in the reserved milk.
  • Whisk until smooth, then stir in mustard, lemon juice, and seasoning.
  • Wilt spinach in a hot pan with the remaining butter and drain on paper.
  • Reheat the poached eggs in simmering water for 30 seconds.
  • Assemble by layering spinach, haddock, and eggs, then top with mustard sauce.