Bell Inn Smokies are a tasty smoked fish starter that are simple to create and taste delicious. I learned them on a cookery course I did many years ago and they are a firm favourite with both children and adults.

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To make enough for 6 to 8 people as a starter you will need 6 ramekins and the following:

Ingredients

• 1 large fillet of smoked fish (hand dyed haddock works well)
• 2 large tomatoes
• Small tub of cream (whipping or double)
• 150g / 4.5oz Gruyére cheese grated

Method

• Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F / 160°C fan assisted.
• Skin the fish and cut the fillet into small bite size pieces making sure to remove all bones
• Skin the tomatoes and cute into small bite size pieces (to skin tomatoes simply pierce/slash the skin in a few places with a sharp knife and add to boiled water for 1 minute, remove and the skin should peel away easily)
• Place the uncooked fish into the ramekins and add the tomato pieces on top.
• Cover with the grated cheese
• Add enough cream to each ramekin to cover the fish and tomatoes.
• Place the ramekins on a tray in the over and bake until the cheese melts and the fish is cooked, usually 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve hot from the over with crusty bread for dipping!

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