Arbroath Smokies

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
The Cookery of England

By Elisabeth Ayrton

Published 1975

  • About

These are a Scottish delicacy, much finer in flavour and texture than ordinary smoked haddock. Small fish are used and lightly smoked without splitting. They are very good as a starting course for dinner or as a main dish for lunch or supper.

They are best prepared in one of two very simple ways:

Ingredients

  • 1 smokie per person
  • (1) 1 oz. (30 g.) of butter per smokie or (2) 2

Method

Bring enough water to the boil in a frying pan just to cover the smokies. Put them in and simmer for 2 minutes only. Lift them out and:

  • Lay them in a flat fireproof dish, spread them lightly with the softened butter, cover with foil, and bake for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 350° F., gas mark 4; or

  • After simmering for 5 minutes, po