Cheesy Fish Fillet

This cheese-smothered fish dish will surely become a lunch favorite.

Serves 4  Prep Time 20 minutes  Cooking Time 30 minutes

2 cream dory fish fillets, cut into 3x1 1/2-inch pieces
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons oil for pan-frying
paprika for sprinkling (optional)

For the cheese sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup grated melting cheese
2 tablespoons cheese spread

1  Clean fish and pat dry. Season well with salt and pepper; set aside.

2  Make the cheese sauce: Heat pan and add flour, toast for 2 to 3 minutes then add butter. When sizzling, slowly add milk and water while whisking continuously. Add grated cheese and cheese spread. Whisk until smooth. Turn off heat and keep warm.

3  Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Fry fish fillets for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until cooked.

4  Arrange cooked fish in a container over  Colorful Rice Pilaf  and top with cheese sauce. Sprinkle paprika, if desired.

Photography by At Maculangan | Food Preparation by Katherine Jao | Art Direction by  Jonathan Roxas | Prop Styling by Rachelle Santos |  Props from Tupperware and Howards Storage World

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