Accrington Observer

SMOKED HADDOCK WITH RED PEPPER MELT, ROMANESQUE WITH BLACKSTICK­S BLUE AND ROCKET SALAD

- ANDREW NUTTER Nutters Restaurant, Edenfield Road, Rochdale. Tel: 01706 650167 @Nutsfood on Twitter

Ingredient­s: Red Pepper Melt

One tablespoon olive oil

One small onion – roughly chopped Two cloves garlic Two red peppers – roasted

100g Lancashire cheese Romanesque Salad

One small Romanesque cut into florets

One small cauliflowe­r cut into florets

Four tablespoon­s balsamic vinaigrett­e

Handful of rocket leaves

Two tablespoon­s croutons

100g Blackstick­s blue cheese One head of chicory One tablespoon olive oil

Four 180g fillets natural smoked haddock Method: 1. For the red pepper melt – in a small saucepan heat the olive oil and fry the onion and garlic together for five minutes until softened. De-seed the peppers and add to the pan, fry briefly then blend in a food processor until smooth, add the cheese, blend again. Season to taste. 2. For the Romanesque – have a pan of water boiling, blanch the Romanesque and cauliflowe­r until al dente refreshing in ice-cold water.

Drain, then place in a bowl – add the balsamic dressing and season, then toss gently.

Arrange on individual plates adding the rocket, chicory, croutons and cheese broken over the salad. 3. When ready to serve – lightly oil a tray and place on the haddock drizzling more oil over the top. Grill under a hot grill for 4-5 minutes, add the pepper melt on top and grill for a further minute, serve on top of the salad – enjoy!

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