Baked Halibut with Cheese Sauce
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Woman's Day
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Fish- Seafood
Ingredients
- 2 halibut fillets (1 1/2 lbs.)
- 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine
- 1/4 lb. grated cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, well-beaten
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp. pepper, divided
- 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 cup milk
- 4 sprigs parsley
Directions
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Put halibut fillets I greased baking pan. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. of the salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp. melted butter.
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Bake in very hot 450 degree oven until fish can be flaked with a fork.
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Mix grated cheese, beaten egg, dry mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Scald milk and slowly stir it into cheese mixture. Then cook this slowly in double boiler until smooth, thick sauce is made.
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Put fish on warm platter; pour on cheese sauce and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.