New England Fish Bake

Name: New England Fish Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1 small onion, sliced into rings; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup 2% milk, divided; 1-1/2 pounds cod fillets or freshwater fish (trout, catfish or pike); 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

I've lived in Rhode Island for many years and love the fresh seafood dishes served here. This recipe from my mother-in-law is a favorite of mine. —Norma DesRoches, Warwick, Rhode Island

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 small onion, sliced into rings
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk, divided
1-1/2 pounds cod fillets or freshwater fish (trout, catfish or pike)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain; cool slightly.
Slice 1/8 in. thick; place in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with flour. Top with onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour half the milk over potatoes. Place fish on top; pour remaining milk over fish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Cover and bake at 375° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 281 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as New England Fish Bake in Country August/September 1996

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cookjan

Jun 5, 2009

I printed this one out some time back and finally tried it. My husband and I just loved it! I did end up adding a little more flour to thicken up the sauce because we like it thicker, but all in all a very good recipe we will use again!
doreensanzone

Mar 27, 2009

This is delicious, but the potatoes were a bit soupy.
stephenJ

Feb 15, 2008

you can add diced or sliced parsnip and carrot to potatoes for color and sweetness very good ..also rutabaga slices are good in this ...about 4 large slices