This is a perfect recipe for entertaining and wouldn’t need anything to go with it other than a simple green salad. The fish can be varied according to what’s available as long as you have 2 lb (1 kg) in total.
Ingredients:
For the fish mixture:
• 1 lb (700 g) halibut
• 8 oz (225 g) king scallops, including the coral, cut in half
• 4 oz (110 g) uncooked tiger prawns, thoroughly defrosted if frozen, and peeled
• 5 fl oz (150 ml) dry white wine
• 10 fl oz (275 ml) carton of fish stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 oz (50 g) butter
• 2 oz (50 g) plain flour
• 2 level tablespoons crème fraîche
• 6 cornichons (Continental gherkins), drained, rinsed and chopped
• 1 heaped tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 level dessertspoon chopped fresh dill
• salt and freshly milled black pepper
