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  A very popular fish, with its light and flaky texture and its wonderful flavour. Extremely easy to cook either by poaching or grilling with a little butter and often served with a bechemel sauce and a slice of lemon or lime for an extra little flavour. Sold by the whole fish and packed in a vacuum pouch.

  
  

  In Danish cuisine they are one of the most commonly eaten fishes. Filleted, battered and pan-fried plaice is popular hot or cold as an open sandwich topping together with remoulade sauce and lemon slices. Battered plaice can also be served hot with french fries and remoulade sauce as a main dish; this fish and chips variant is commonly available as a children's special in Danish restaurants. Breaded frozen plaice, ready to be baked or fried at home 

• Cooking Guide

  Cooking Guide

  		It is always good to consume Plaice after it is cooked: heat annihilates any toxic substances, such as Anisakis, a widespread parasite,
  		Not many recipes call for you to blend fish, but Plaice Ceviche is an exception to that rule.
  		A lot of recipes call for Plaice to be fried and like a lot of fish it is very simple to do so, this typically takes about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  		Place can be microwaved very easily, it doesn't take long and holds its shape this usually takes 5-6 minutes depending on the size of the fillet.
  		Plaice is wonderful Grilled and can be done in as little as 3-5 minutes, but i always find the key is in the preparation and butter, a pinch of thyme and a drizzle of orange juice brushed on to the Plaice before going under the grill really help to bring out the flavour.
  		Many recipes suggest baking plaice and it is so easy to do, they take about 10-12 min at 180 degrees C.
  		Poaching Plaice is a great way to serve it as it it healthy as well as quick and easy, you can roll up your place fillets (Skin facing inwards) pop a cocktail stick through it and lower it in to simmering water, preferably seasoned and let simmer for about 10 min.
  		Steamed Plaice is a popular method of cooking this fish, much like the sole the Plaice has a very similar method, The fillets are placed on a sheet of buttered parchment paper and into a hot pan, ensuring a gentle heat is used to cook and steam the fish to perfection in just a 15-20 minutes.
  		We will supply fresh Plaice , loose wrapped on the vans, or you can order it Vacuum sealed which will give it longer life and make it easier and less smelly to store. Keep it chilled or freeze it it will be fine for 2-3 days fresh, but use your nose and your brains for best results.

• Nutrition Data

  Nutrition Facts
  For a Serving Size of 100 grams (100g)
  Calories70	Calories from Fat 17.4 (24.8%)
  	% Daily Value *
  Total Fat1.9g	-
  Saturated fat 0.4g	-
  Monounsaturated fat 0.5g	-
  Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g	-
  Trans fat 0g	-
  Cholesterol45mg	-
  Sodium296mg	13%
  Potassium160mg	-
  Carbohydrates0g	-
  Net carbs 0g	-
  Sugar 0g	-
  Fiber 0g	0%
  Protein12.4g

• Recipe Ideas

  Leek and Plaice Pie

  Ingredients - 

  Leek filling

  1 tbspbutter

  1onion, chopped

  600 gleek, cut into rings

  1organic orange or organic lemon, use grated zest and juice

  ½ tspsalt

  a littlepepper

  2 tbspcrème fraîche

  Pastry & fish

  2puff pastry dough, rolled into a circle

  2 tbspbreadcrumbs

  500 gplaice fillets (MSC)

  ½ tspsalt

  a littlepepper

  1egg, beaten

  
  

  Method -

  Leek filling

  Sauté the onion in the butter. Add the leek and cook briefly. Add the orange zest and juice to the leek, season. Cover the leek and simmer for approx. 5 mins., allow to cool a little, stir in the crème fraîche.

  Pastry & fish

  Place one sheet of pastry in a round tin (approx. 30 cm in diameter) lined with baking paper. Firmly prick the pastry base, sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, cover with the leek filling, smooth down. Season the fish fillets and place on top of the leek mixture. Fold the protruding pastry edges over the filling, brush with egg. Firmly prick the second sheet of pastry, place on top of the filling, trim the edges and press down well. Brush the pie with egg.

  To bake

  Bake for approx. 25 mins. in the lower half of an oven preheated to 220°C. Allow to cool a little on a cooling rack, serve warm.

  
  

  *FOOBY