Mussel and Smoked Haddock Gratin
Mussel and Smoked Haddock Gratin
1kg mussels
100ml dry cider or white wine
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 bulb fennel, cut in half, core removed and finely chopped
Juice 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
150ml double cream
500g smoked haddock cut into bite sized chunks
50g bread crumbs
25g butter
Handful chopped parsley
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Scrub the mussels and make sure they’re shut tight – throw them out if they’re not.
Heat a pan over high heat and when hot add the wine or cider.
Add the mussels and cook for 1 and a half minutes, giving them a shake.
Remove the meat from the shell and strain the liquor.
Cook the onion and fennel in the oil until soft and golden.
Add the mussel cooking liquor and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the haddock and cook until just done – about 5 minutes.
Check seasoning and add the mussels.
Place in a baking dish.
Melt the butter and fry off the crumbs for a minute then add the parsley.
Spoon over the fish mixture and grill or bake until golden and crisp.