Bumpkin's Fish Pie
This seafood pie is a comforting and luxurious dish that brings together the delightful flavors of pollack, smoked haddock, salmon, and prawns in a creamy white wine sauce. Topped with a creamy mashed potato crust and baked until golden and bubbling, this hearty meal is perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 shallots , sliced
- 1 leek , sliced
- 2 garlic cloves , sliced
- 300ml white wine
- 200g peas (optional)
- 150ml double cream
- 150g pollack , or other firm white fish, cut into chunks
- 150g smoked haddock , cut into chunks
- 150g salmon , cut into chunks
- 150g king prawns , or queen scallops
- flat-leaf parsley , chopped to make 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp Pernod
- 500g mashed potato
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6.
- Put 1kg potatoes, peeled and halved, in a saucepan and pour over enough water to cover them. Bring to the boil and then simmer until tender.
- When cooked, drain thoroughly and mash with a splash of milk and a knob of butter. Season with ground black pepper.
- Put 25g butter, 25g plain flour and 4 finely sliced spring onions in another pan and heat gently until the butter has melted, stirring regularly. Cook for 1-2 mins.
- Gradually whisk in 400ml milk using a balloon whisk if you have one. Bring to the boil, stirring to avoid any lumps and sticking at the bottom of the pan. Cook for 3-4 mins until thickened.
- Take off the heat and stir in 320g-400g mixed fish, 1 tsp Dijon or English mustard, a small bunch of finely snipped chives, handful of sweetcorn and handful of petits pois. Spoon into an ovenproof dish or 6-8 ramekins.
- Spoon the potato on top and sprinkle with a handful of grated cheddar cheese.
- Pop in the oven for 20-25 mins or until golden and bubbling at the edges. Alternatively, cover and freeze the pie or mini pies for another time.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 455 calories
- Fat Content: 15.7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 50.5 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 7 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5.7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 27.1 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1 milligram of sodium
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