Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen shoe-string French fries
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/3 lbs skinless firm white fish fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 None leek, pale section only, thinly sliced and washed
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas and corn mix, thawed
  • 2 tbsp coarsely chopped chives

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place fries on an oiled baking pan. Bake for 25-30 mins or until golden and crisp.
  • Meanwhile, fill a medium skillet with water to 2 inches deep. Add 2 tbsp of the lemon juice. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Add fish. Cover. Reduce heat to low. Poach fish for 5 mins or until just cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fish to a plate.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add leek; cook and stir for 4-5 mins or until soft. Add flour; cook and stir, for 1 min. Gradually add milk, stirring until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in fish and veggie mix; simmer for 2 mins or until heated through. Stir in chives and remaining 2 tbsp lemon juice.
  • Spoon hot fish mixture into four 1 1/2-cup serving bowls. Stand fries in fish mixture. Serve.