Fish baked in leek leaves

Cookinero 30 November 2022

The leek has a unique property: during storage, the amount of vitamin C in it does not decrease, but increases.
waking up. Store the leek in the refrigerator, wrapped in cellophane.

How to cook Fish baked in leek leaves

Step 1

Fish baked in leek leaves

1. Peel onion, garlic and hot pepper, chop very finely. Remove the zest from the lemon. Heat up in a skillet 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil and fry prepared vegetables in it (3 minutes). Add zest, coriander and turmeric. Salt to taste. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for another 4 minutes. Remove from fire.

Step 2

Fish baked in leek leaves

2. Wash haddock fillet, dry thoroughly with paper towels. Lay a layer of cooked vegetable paste on each piece, smooth it out. Cover with cling film, refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 3

Fish baked in leek leaves

3. Disassemble the green part of the leek into leaves and wash. Boil water in a saucepan, salt a little. For 2 min. dip the leaves in boiling water, put them in a colander and dip them in cold water - thanks to this, the leek leaves will retain their bright color.

Step 4

Fish baked in leek leaves

4. Preheat the oven to 180ºС. Place 4 leek leaves on a cutting board so that they overlap slightly. Lay haddock fillets on them, sprinkle with finely crushed bay leaves. Roll up into a roll. Wrap the second fillet in the same way. Spray the rolls with the remaining vegetable oil, place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Fish baked in leek leaves - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute haddock with other firm white fish like cod, halibut, or tilapia. Just ensure the fillets are similar in thickness for even cooking.
For a vegetarian version, replace the fish with thick slices of tofu or portobello mushrooms. Marinate them in the vegetable paste as directed for a flavorful alternative.
Absolutely! You can refrigerate the marinated fish (covered) for up to 12 hours before wrapping and baking. The vegetable paste can also be made 1 day in advance.
Store leftover fish rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 150°C to prevent drying out.
Yes, wrap cooled rolls tightly in foil or freezer wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Try serving with lemon-dressed quinoa, roasted potatoes or a crisp green salad. The mild leek flavor complements both grains and vegetables.
Increase the hot pepper amount or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetable paste. You can also serve with chili oil on the side.
Choose larger leeks with sturdy outer leaves. If they tear, overlap smaller pieces to create a patchwork wrap - it will still hold together when baked.
Yes! Wrap as directed, lightly grease the air fryer basket, and cook at 180°C for 18-20 minutes, checking halfway through.

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