15-Minute Smoked Haddock and Stuffed Portobello Skillet
Flaky smoked haddock and meaty portobello mushrooms skillet-baked with fresh courgette, peppers, and spinach, topped with melted mozzarella.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Dice 0.5 pcs red pepper, 0.5 pcs courgette, and 1 pcs tomato into bite-sized pieces.
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Add the diced vegetables to the pan…
Add the diced vegetables to the pan and sauté for 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Look for: they begin to soften
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Wipe clean 2 pcs portobello mushroom caps…
Wipe clean 2 pcs portobello mushroom caps and remove the stems.
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Push the vegetables to the sides of…
Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet, place the mushroom caps center-down, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
Look for: slightly tender
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Flip the mushrooms so the gill side…
Flip the mushrooms so the gill side is facing up.
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Place 120g smoked haddock fillet directly into…
Place 120g smoked haddock fillet directly into the skillet alongside the mushrooms and fold 1 cup spinach into the vegetable mixture.
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Spoon the sautéed vegetable mixture over and…
Spoon the sautéed vegetable mixture over and around the mushrooms and haddock.
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Top the mushrooms and haddock evenly with…
Top the mushrooms and haddock evenly with 40g mozzarella cheese.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cover the skillet with a lid
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and steam for 5 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the mozzarella is completely melted.
Look for: the fish flakes easily with a fork and the mozzarella is completely melted
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Remove from heat and plate immediately
Remove from heat and plate immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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