Fish gratin with Beemster® Belegen by Claudia Damen

Appetizer. 4 persons. Preparation 25 min. + 10 min. oven time

Ingredients

• 50 grams of butter
• 1 leek, washed and cut into half rings
• 50 grams of flour
• 100 ml of whipped cream
• 250 ml of milk
• 150 grams of salmon fillet, cut into cubes
• 150 grams of cod, diced
• 8 large shrimp, cut in half
• 100 grams Beemster® Belegen, grated
• Chives

Kitchen Stuff

• 4 oven-proof jars (or a baking dish)

Prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the leeks over low heat until it begins to soften, season with salt.
3. Add the flour, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the whipping cream a little at a time, stirring, then add the milk. Bring to a boil until you have a thick sauce.
4. Add the salmon, cod and shrimp, season well with salt and pepper, and leave on low heat for a few more minutes until the fish are practically cooked.
5. Divide into 4 jars, spread the grated Beemster® cheese on top and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted. About 10 minutes.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with chives and then serve.

This recipe was created by Claudia Damen.

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