Ingredients

  • 1 pound fish fillets
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 small onions quartered
  • 1 small celery stalks quartered
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1 each egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup gruyere cheese shredded

Method

  • Cut fish fillets in half lengthwise, then cut each section into 3/4 inch slices.
  • In a large saucepan, place beer, water, onion, celery, salt, and thyme.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Add fish, cover, and simmer 4 minutes, or until fish flakes.
  • Remove fish with a slotted spoon.
  • Drain well on paper towels.
  • Boil stock 10 minutes to reduce.
  • Strain.
  • In another saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Add 3/4 cup strained stock and the cream.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  • Add a little hot mixture to egg yolk and return to pan.
  • Cook slowly, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and adjust seasonings.
  • Gently combine fish and sauce.
  • Spoon into scallop shells or individual ramekins.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Broil 2 minutes or just until tops are lightly browned.