Stuffed Plaice Rolls

To make lemon twists, thinly slice a lemon and cut a slit in the centre of each slice. Twist the slices from the cuts.

Ingredients

• 8 small plaice fillets, skinned
• 100 g white breadcrumbs
• grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 50 g cream cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 25 g butter or margarine
• 25 g plain flour
• 300 ml milk
• 150 ml dry white wine ( non alcoholic, optional)

Garnish:

• dill sprigs
• lemon twists

Cooking Process

1. Put the fillets on a board, skinned side uppermost.
2. Mix together the breadcrumbs , lemon rind and juice , dill, cream cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Mix in enough egg to make a soft consistency.
4. Place a spoonful of the stuffing on to each fillet and roll up.
5. Place in an ovenproof dish and cover with greased foil . Bake in a moderate oven for 20-25 minutes.
6. To make the sauce , melt the butter or margarine over a gentle heat, add the flour, then gradually add the milk and wine and bring the sauce to the boil , stirring continuously.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
8. Season to taste and pour over the stuffed plaice fillets.
9. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon twists and serve immediately.

Bon Apetite!