Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

potatoes

large fluffy

40 g

butter

unsalted

30 g

flour

plain

350 ml

milk

semi-skimmed

40 g

cheddar cheese

grated

1 tbsp

parsley

chopped

100 g

prawns

small

4 unit

sole fillets

small, cut in half lengthways

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6.

Step 2
~5 min

Bake the potatoes in their jackets for about 1 hour until tender in the center.

Step 3
~5 min

Make the white sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan.

Step 4
~5 min

Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5
~5 min

Gradually whisk in the milk.

Step 6
~5 min

Once all the milk is added, keep stirring and bring everything to the boil.

Step 7
~5 min

Simmer for 1 minute.

Step 8
~5 min

Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and parsley, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 9
~5 min

Cover the surface with cling film to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 10
~5 min

When the potatoes are cooked, cut in half then scoop out the centers and roughly mash.

Step 11
~5 min

Set the skins to one side on a baking tray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~5 min

Add 1/2 of the white sauce to the mashed potato and mix.

Step 13
~5 min

Spoon the potato mix back into the potato skins.

Step 14
~5 min

Cover the top of each potato with a strip of sole, season, then place back in the oven for 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked.

Step 15
~5 min

Mix together the remaining white sauce and prawns and loosen if necessary with a little more milk.

Step 16
~5 min

Remove the potatoes from the oven.

Step 17
~5 min

Pour over a little of the prawn sauce and scatter with the remaining parsley.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer sauce, use full-fat milk.

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the white sauce for extra flavor.

Ensure the potatoes are fully cooked before scooping out the insides.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The white sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve as a main course.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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