Crowd-pleasin' cod sandwiches

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsPacific/True Cod fillets or Ling Cod
¼cupButter
3tablespoonsFlour
½teaspoonDry mustard
1dashCayenne pepper
2cupsMilk
½teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
½teaspoonSalt
1Egg; well-beaten
1cupGrated sharp Cheddar cheese
3English muffins split and toasted
6Tomato slices
Parsley

Directions

Poach fish (see Easy Poached Fish recipe). Flake into small pieces; set aside. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, mustard and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat; gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce; continue cooking over medium heat until thickened. Gradually stir about ½ cup of hot mixture into eggs; return to mixture in saucepan.

Continue cooking for 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in fish; heat through. Place toasted muffin halves on baking sheet. Top each with tomato slice. Broil 3 to 4 inches from source of heat for 1 minute. Remove to serving plates; top with sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.