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Baked Coalfish with Mustard Carrots

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This delightful dish features tender coalfish topped with a crispy cheese crust, served on a bed of sweet and spicy mustard carrots. It’s a comforting meal that brings warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 coalfish fillets (about 150-200g each)
  • 4–5 medium carrots
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated cheese (e.g. Gouda or Parmesan)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Peel the carrots and cut them into about 1 cm thick slices. Sauté in a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about 5 minutes until slightly soft but still crunchy.
  3. While the carrots are cooking, mix 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  4. Season the coalfish fillets with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread the mustard mixture evenly over the fillets.
  5. Place the sautéed carrots in a baking dish and lay the marinated coalfish fillets on top.
  6. Mix 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of grated cheese, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the fish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the fish is cooked through.

Nutrition

Keywords: Choose fresh coalfish for the best flavor. If you can't find coalfish, you can substitute it with cod or pangasius. Make sure not to overcook the carrots to maintain their texture.

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