Smoked Fish in Turkey Breasts

Name: Smoked Fish in Turkey Breasts
Ingredients: 350 g smoked cod fillet, skinned; 75 g fresh white breadcrumbs; 1 rounded tsp chopped dill, plus extra to serve; finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 2 eggs, separated; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; olive oil, for oiling; 450 g skinless turkey breast fillets, cut into 6 equal pieces; butter, for greasing; 150 ml soured cream; 2 tsp tomato purée

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Marvellous Meals with Mince

By Josceline Dimbleby

Published 2012

About

This looks skilled but is simple to do; turkey fillets are beaten until thin and wrapped around smoked cod to form parcels. The combination of delicate flavours and textures is delicious. It’s a great spring or summer dish.

Ingredients

350 g smoked cod fillet, skinned
75 g fresh white breadcrumbs
1 round

Fish course
Pescatarian
Spring
Summer

Method

Using a food processor, coarsely mince the smoked cod. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs, dill and lemon zest. Mix together using a wooden spoon. Add the egg whites and season well. Stir until combined.

Preheat the oven to 190°C/Gas mark 5 and butter an ovenproo