Halibut casserole

serves 8
ingredients
450g/1lb halibut
2 bay leaves
1⁄2 onion, sliced
25g/1oz butter
4 tablespoons plain flour
400ml/14fl oz milk
225g/8oz Cheddar cheese,
grated
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
• Preheat the oven to 180°C/
350°F/Gas mark 4.
• Steam the halibut, bay leaves and
onion for 30 minutes.
• Prepare a white sauce by
combining the butter, flour, milk,
salt and pepper (see method for
Béchamel sauce on page 728).
• Break the halibut into bite-size
pieces, and layer in a large
casserole dish with the cheese and
white sauce. Cover and bake in
the oven for 35 minutes. Serve hot.