

Frozen for the freezer aisle, these smoked fillets are sold as a plain fish component rather than a ready meal. Made from white fish that's been smoked and then frozen, you'd usually cook them from frozen or thaw first depending on the method listed on pack. In the lineup, they sit closer to basic fish portions than to breaded fillets or sauced tray bakes, with the smoke doing most of the flavour work. Because there's no batter or coating, the flesh stays exposed during cooking, so it picks up colour and texture from the pan or grill directly. Pair them with mashed potato and greens for a simple weeknight supper, or flake them into a fish pie filling where the smokiness can spread through the sauce.

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