Sunday 4 November 2012

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food



Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce

As I've said before, my all time favorite fish is River Cobbler (Pangasius) and my all time favorite River Cobbler is smoked.

When I fancy something really nice for dinner but I don't want to spend lots of time preparing, I make this because using dried herbs makes it so much quicker and easier and just as tasty.
I have perfected this sauce over the years and when you make it you will find that fennel seeds really do add a wonderful flavour to any sauce.


Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple FoodFor 2 servings you will need;


2 Smoked cobbler fillets
1/2 teaspoon - Fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon - Garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon - Dried parsley
30 Gm - Butter
100 Ml - Milk
1/2 table spoon - Plain flour
1 - Vegetable Stock Cube


Put the butter in a frying pan  on a medium heat and pan fry the fish for about 5 minutes each side.

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food
Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food


While that’s cooking put the fennel seeds, garlic and parsley in a pestle and mortar and grind them up, it doesn't have to be too much just enough to release the flavour of the fennel.

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food
Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food 








Take the fish out and set it aside, you are now left with this wonderful smoked fish flavoured melted butter,with the pan back on the heat add the ground up herbs  and stir. 

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food

Then add the plain flour and stir into a paste. 

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food

Add the milk while stirring well then add the vegetable stock cube and simmer for five minutes until thickened, add some more milk if you need to.

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food
Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food







Place the fish back into the sauce; keep on a medium heat for a further 5 minutes and your done.

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food


Serve with rice or mash

Smoked River Cobbler in Fennel and Garlic Sauce ~ Simple Food