Filets Broccoli Bake

Here is a most delicious fish dish that I have been making for years. Very tried and true. It's an adaptation from a recipe I received, back in the 80s, that I've tweaked to suit our taste. It serves 4 but, depending on the size of the fish filets, it might only serve 2 or three. A very healthy dinner to make when time is an issue and it's also lovely enough to make for company. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 

Filets Broccoli Bake

4 medium fish filets (sole, haddock, or other white fish) 

3 medium heads of broccoli, florets only, chopped bite-sized 

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup chicken broth, heated

Pinch of salt, pepper and paprika

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese 

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Preheat oven to 400 F. 


Rinse fish filets and set aside.

Place rinsed broccoli in a microwave safe casserole or bowl and cook on high (with only the water that was used to clean them) for 2 minutes, or until slightly cooked. Set aside.  

Make a white sauce by placing 2 tablespoons of butter (or margarine) in a 2 cup measure and heat, in the microwave, just until melted. Add 2 tablespoons flour and mix quickly and well. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the butter flour mixture, and mix vigorously until blended well. Season with a dash of salt, pepper and paprika.  

In a greased 9 x 11 casserole dish, spread broccoli on the bottom, cover with the fish filets, then with the white sauce and finish by spreading the shredded cheese all over the top. 

Bake, uncovered, in a 400 F oven for approximately 30 minutes or until sauce and cheese are bubbly and the fish is cooked through. 

Serves 4.