Tuesday, 5 May 2009

Baked Avocado and Fish

You will need



• 2 large avocados
• Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup milk or thin coconut cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• Pepper
• 3/4 cup fish – canned or leftover
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise


Method



1. Cut avocados in half lengthwise,
remove pits, rub inside with lemon
juice and set aside.
2. Melt butter, blend in flour and
gradually add milk (or substitute),
stirring continually over low heat
until sauce is smooth.
3. Add seasonings, fish, eggs and
onion and stir until well blended.
4. Heap mixture into centre of avocado
halves and bake in 180°C
oven for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and top each
with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise.
6. Return to oven and bake 15
minutes longer.
7. Serve hot.