Quick Smoked Haddock and Spinach Gratin

The only fresh fish we tend to eat regularly is salmon, probably because it's more reasonably priced than other fish.  However this recipe appeared in a supplement from Olive Magazine, after Christmas called Slimmer Dinners. I thought I'd give it a try last month, in a bid to cut down after the festive season. It was really lovely and very simple, so I thought it was worth adding to my repertoire of regular meals. The gruyere cheese is a special flavour but if you're not a fan or you haven't got it, strong cheddar would work too. It took me about 15 minutes to prepare and that included taking the skin off the fish.  

Ingredients
Serves 4


spinach, 400g 
butter
skinless smoked haddock fillets (uncooked) 2 x 300g
half fat creme fraiche 200ml
Dijon mustard 2 tsp
gruyere 75-100g grated
breadcrumbs 4 tbsp






Method


Heat the oven to 220C. Wilt the spinach with a little butter in a pan or in the microwave and season well. Press out any excess liquid with the back of a spoon and place in the bottom of an oven proof gratin type dish.  Sit the fish on top. Mix the creme fraiche, mustard and cheese then season. Spread over the top of the fish and sprinkle on some breadcrumbs.  Bake for 15-20 min until golden, bubbling and the fish is cooked through.
I served with new potatoes and peas.