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Fisherman’s Pie I
May 22, 2016 Lee
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Fisherman's Pie I

This is traditionally made with cod, I have never seen cod available in Thailand, but any white fish works, think Pangasius or Barramundi, boneless skinless fillets. This sounds really tasty and is on my to cook list.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Pangasius fillets, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, warmed, more as needed
  • 1 cup white Cheddar cheese, shredded, OR just go with Edam
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded, this is for the topping
  • 280 grams spinach, frozen or fresh, frozen thaw and drain, OR use peas
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 190 C. Arrange fish chunks in a single layer in a large baking dish, set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk warm milk into the flour mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk until the sauce is thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Whisk in white Cheddar cheese, then mix onion, spinach, salt, and black pepper into the sauce.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in garlic. If sauce is too thick, stir in more warm milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Pour sauce over fish in the baking dish.
  • Layer mashed potatoes on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then sprinkle with the yellow Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes more and the cheese should be a nice golden brown. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, serve with a green salad.

Notes

Pangasius fillets cost about 60 Baht/500 grams. Barramundi (Giant Sea Perch) costs about 75 Baht/500 grams but you have to fillet them yourself. The cheese is about 180 Baht per block of 200 grams, which would provide the 2 cups needed, either 1 cup of white and 1 cup of yellow, or just go with 2 cups of yellow, divided. This meal (based on Pangasius) would cost about $1.20 per serving. Very reasonable.
Variants would add to the cost but would make a delightful meal for visiting friends and family. Variants could be peeled shrimp, scallops, and even shucked oysters (although with the oysters, I would cook them first before adding to the baking dish).
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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White Fish Bake
May 1, 2016 Lee
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White Fish Bake

This is really good! It is economical and healthy. Any white fish can be used, but think Pangasius, Barramundi, or even Tilapia, but boneless and skinless, Pangasius would be a great option as it can be bought that way. I made this on 24 May 2016 and used Pangasius, excellent! My comments below, recipe adjusted slightly to reflect my findings and step by step photos taken as well. Added to my go-to recipe list!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams white fish fillets, boneless and skinnless, think Pangasius
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayo, heaping tablespoon
  • 1 carrot, medium size, shredded
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 lemon slices
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • paprika, to taste
  • olive oil, for pan frying

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 190 C. Get out a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Rinse the fish fillets and dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper to taste on each side.
  • Heat a large non stick pan with a splash of olive oil, cook the fish fillets on both sides, about 2-3 minutes each side, remove fish as they are cooked and place in a single layer in the baking dish, pack them in tightly. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Use the same pan, bit more olive oil and add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown, then add the carrot and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add the yogurt, mayo, dill, cooked onion and carrot, season with salt and pepper as desired, and mix to combine.
  • Place 3-4 lemon slices on top of the fish, then spread the yogurt mixture over the fish evenly. Sprinkle with paprika and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until fish flakes. Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes before cutting, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Serve with rice or pasta and a vegetable for a filling and nutritious meal.
  • Plated on egg noodles mixed with vegetables. Delicious!

Notes

Pangasius will run about 60 Baht/500 grams. Barramundi will run 102 Baht/fish, would take 2-3 fish however. Go with Pangasius. 60 Baht for 4 servings would be about 80 cents per serving to include the cost of the cheese. Excellent value!
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Baked Parmesan Fish Sticks
April 30, 2016 Lee
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Baked Parmesan Fish Sticks

No, we're not talking about frozen fish sticks that come from a box, and quite frankly taste like a box, this recipe is fresh fish baked with cheese and panko. On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 750 grams Pangasius fish fillets, cut into large strips
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease using olive oil.
  • On a large plate, mix the panko with the cheese, then place the flour on another large plate and mix in the seasonings, and in a wide bowl, add the eggs and beat them.
  • Dip the fish pieces in flour to coat them on all sides, then dip in the beaten egg, then in the panko and cheese, patting this on as needed. Place each fish piece on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning once, or until the fish begins to flake apart with a fork. Serve.

Notes

Pangasius runs about 120 Baht a kilo, the cheese about 190 Baht. For 6 servings, this is about $1.45 per person per meal.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
 
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,FISH - ALL,Fish - White Fish