Smoked Haddock and Colcannon with Poached Eggs
Quick weeknight dinner combining flaked smoked haddock with ready-made colcannon and soft poached eggs. The fish steams gently in milk in the microwave while eggs poach in simmering water, then everything comes together on a plate with chives for freshness and bite.
Ingredients
- 2 smoked haddock fillets, undyed, about 140g/5oz eachsmoked cod1:1fishproteinadds fish
similar texture and flavor
- 1 milk, good splash, for steaming
- 2 eggs, for poaching
- 1 lb ready-made colcannon or other flavoured ready-made mashed potatohomemade colcannon1:1potatovegetable
requires additional preparation
- 1 chives, snipped, handful
Instructions
- 1
Lay haddock fillets in a shallow microwaveable dish and pour milk over to half cover.
- 2
Cover with cling film and microwave on High until haddock flesh flakes easily.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to simmer for poaching eggs.
- 4
Crack eggs into simmering water and poach until white is set but yolks remain soft.
- 5
Remove cooked fish from the dish.
- 6
Heat colcannon in the microwave according to pack instructions.
- 7
Mix half the chives into the colcannon and divide between two plates.
- 8
Top with haddock and poached eggs, then scatter remaining chives over.
Tips
Use undyed smoked haddock for better color and flavor.
Check pack instructions for colcannon heating time as it varies by brand.
Keep poaching water at a gentle simmer to avoid breaking eggs.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftover colcannon and haddock separately for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Cook haddock and poach eggs just before serving for best texture. Colcannon can be heated earlier and kept warm.
Serve immediately on warm plates while eggs are still warm and yolks soft.
Common Mistakes
Microwave haddock uncovered to avoid drying it out completely.
Do not overcook poached eggs to avoid firm yolks.
Do not skip the milk when steaming haddock to prevent drying.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
similar texture and flavor
changes texture and richness
requires additional preparation