Alaska Pollock Gratin | Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Skip to main content Home / Recipes / Alaska Pollock Gratin Alaska Pollock Gratin Favorite Email Print Copy Link Link copied! Tender Alaska pollock with a cheesy sauce is broiled until bubbly and browned. This recipe is a winner for kids and adults alike! Photo by Steve Lee.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Alaska Pollock fillets (4 to 5 ounces each), cod or sole can be used as well.
• 2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 cups grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh white bread crumbs
• A few tiny sprigs of fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish

Nutrition Facts

Calories	582
Total fat	30g
Saturated fat	19g
Calories from fat	46%
Cholesterol	155mg
Protein	34.5g
Carbohydrates	43g
Fiber	1g
Sodium	354mg
Calcium	14mg
Omega-3 fatty acids	4,760mg

Instructions

1. Step 1 Poach the pollock

   Add water to a large pan and bring to a simmer. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska pollock under cold water. Turn off heat and gently add seafood to pan. Return heat to a simmer. Once simmering, cover pan and cook 4-5 minutes for frozen fish or 2 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Turn off heat and let seafood rest for 5 minutes or until seafood is opaque throughout; drain.

2. Step 2 Meanwhile, warm the gratin dishes

   Heat broiler/oven to medium-high (450F). Place four individual gratin dishes, or one large shallow baking dish, in the lower part of the oven to warm.

3. Step 3 Make the cheese sauce

   To make the sauce, put the milk, butter and flour into a nonstick saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly with a small whisk, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and add half the cheese, stirring until melted. Add the mustard; season with salt and pepper.

4. Step 4 Assemble the gratin

   Remove pollock fillets from poaching liquid; break into large chunks and place in the warm dishes. Pour the sauce over the fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and rosemary sprigs; add remaining cheese over the top.

5. Step 5 Broil, garnish and serve

   Broil for 3-4 minutes, until browned and bubbling. Garnish with extra rosemary, if desired.

   Cook’s Tip: For better browning, blend 1 tablespoon melted butter into the fresh bread crumbs before sprinkling over sauce. This recipe is also excellent with Alaska halibut or cod.

Nutrition Facts

Calories	582
Total fat	30g
Saturated fat	19g
Calories from fat	46%
Cholesterol	155mg
Protein	34.5g
Carbohydrates	43g
Fiber	1g
Sodium	354mg
Calcium	14mg
Omega-3 fatty acids	4,760mg

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