Baked Haddock With Spinach

13 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen chopped spinach (about 2 packages 10 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
  • 1 1/2 lbs haddock fillets
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
  • Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook frozen spinach in a small amount of boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt, for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain well, squeezing out excess water.
  3. 3
    In a medium skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium low heat.
  4. 4
    Add onions and saute for about 5 minutes, or until onions are tender.
  5. 5
    Add spinach and nutmeg; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. 6
    In a shallow, lightly buttered 2-quart casserole, arrange fish fillets in a single layer.
  7. 7
    Place a spoonfuls of spinach between haddock fillets.
  8. 8
    Place tomatoes around haddock fillets; sprinkle with herbs and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
  9. 9
    Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
  10. 10
    Fish should flake easily with a fork when done.
  11. 11
    In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.
  12. 12
    Saute 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion until tender.
  13. 13
    Add 3/4 cup reserved tomato juice and bring to a boil.
  14. 14
    Stir cornstarch into remaining 1/4 cup tomato juice then stir into boiling mixture.
  15. 15
    Continue cooking and stirring until mixture returns to a boil.
  16. 16
    Pour sauce over haddock fillets.
  17. 17
    Serve and enjoy!

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