MINI SMOKED HADDOCK SCOTCH EGGS WITH ASPARAGUS DIPPERS & WATERCRESS MAYONNAISE

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Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise image

Roll quail's eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Starter

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 asparagus spears , trimmed
400g potato , cut into chunks
400g skinned smoked haddock , cut into large chunks
16 quail eggs
25g butter
2 tbsp milk
50g plain flour
2 eggs , beaten
100g breadcrumb
sunflower oil , for frying
100g bag watercress
1 tbsp lemon juice
150ml mayonnaise

Steps:

  • For the Scotch eggs, tip the potatoes into a large pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then tip in the haddock and then the quail's eggs. Cook the eggs for exactly 2 mins, then remove them and cool under cold running water. Continue cooking the haddock until it flakes, and the potatoes until soft. Drain the fish and potatoes well, then mash with the butter and milk until you have a thick mash. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, peel the eggs. When everything is cool, pat out spoonfuls of mash mix and mould them around the eggs so that they are completely encased. Roll the covered eggs in the flour, then the beaten egg and finally the breadcrumbs. Chill for 1 hr to firm up, or overnight if you're assembling ahead.
  • For the watercress mayonnaise, blitz the watercress with the lemon juice until finely chopped, then stir through the mayonnaise. Blanch the asparagus for 4 mins, then drain under cold water. This can all be done a day in advance.
  • To serve, heat a good layer of sunflower oil in a frying pan. Fry the eggs until crisp on all sides, then drain on kitchen paper. Serve with the asparagus and watercress mayonnaise for dipping everything into.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

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